ORIGINAL: Mr67Stang
I really do not like these foam planes that are being marketed for "beginners". Many will never get past the initial disapointment and just give up before seeing how much better flying is with a nicer model that of course will cost more.
Yup, I agree. I've seen this happen on several occasions...
People arrive at our field ( note: they don't even realize that clubs exist, nor what the AMA is about, etc. ) with things like Cubs recommended by the LHS's only to launch them and end up with a bad crash and experience.
Our field sits on a bit of a plateau, so even when the air is still, a light gust will pick up speed and hit the plane with a quick 8mph blast of air... usually sending these things into the ground.
Dismayed at the damage, these people never come back.