Thanks for the replies. I went with the E-Starter and soloed on my second flight. The club I joined were very complimentary of the plane after seeing fly. The instructor was tickled pink with it.

The wheels came off on its first grass landing and after that I just belly landed it without them on the grass and hand launch. Suits me fine. I also modified the battery hook up so that wing removal is not necessary to change batteries.

All in all an impressive trainer.