About 15 years ago, I built a sailplane (a Goldberg Gentle Lady), and used a Cox Black Widow mounted in a pod over the wing to get it to altitude. It was a lot of fun, but for various reasons, I got out of the hobby. Now, I'm looking to get back in, and don't know what I want to do. Sailplanes don't excite me anymore, and I think I would rather go glow rather than electric (though that isn't set in stone).

So, the question is, with some (albeit old) experience, flying a powered, 2 channel sailplane, should I go with a typical trainer? I think I really want a plane with ailerons, but is that too much at my limited experience level? What plane would you suggest (I probably want to go ARF for now)?

Another question. I removed all the electronics from the sailplane, and gave the plane to my brother in law and nephews for a father/son project. The radio is a Futaba Attack 4, bought new back in '92. The batteries hold charges, and everything seems to work as it should. Is there any reason why I can't use that radio?

Thanks!



Scott