ORIGINAL: tsawyer148

Well, the question is not really whether the electric vs. power set-up on the Sundowner is the concern, but rather the fact that no matter what set-up you go with, the Sundowner is going to be MUCH faster. My opinion is that the Sundowner would not be a good choice for a 3rd plane if the only experience you have is with the Parkzone versions of the Cub and the Trojan. The Sundowner is not very forgiving and the flight characteristics are going to be much different. Along those same lines also remember that the flying weight of the Trojan is around 2 lbs. where the Sundowner is going to be in the 6 lb. range.

Before it comes down to the fact that you say you have "mastered" the 2 planes you mention, a plane the size of the Sundowner or any plane in the .40 or .50 size range is going to perform alot different and you will find there are many unexpected things with the Sundowner that you have not been exposed to yet. If you are dead set on getting the Sundowner, keep in mind that there are many more assembly steps than there are with the Parkzone planes, (even though they are far fewer than most ARF's out there). The proper set-up is going to be very important to make it fly right.

If you are planning on stepping up and staying with electric power, there are several other models out there that would be a better choice for your next step.

Just my two-bits.

T.