ORIGINAL: KRL
I'll be maidening this F-35 EDF in a remote grassy area with no houses or property. But it will be hilly with patches of very dense trees and foliage. So no damage done to property except my own if it crashes hard and fast.
But I will never get into combustion engine RC aircraft. Maybe I will miss out a lot by avoiding this area of the hobby but its too complex and dangerous for me. I'm sticking to low weight foam based brushless electric planes and mini helis for a long while. I've read that brushless motors and LIPO technology are set to take over this hobby in a big way comments are welcome on this subject but maybe thats for another thread.
Lipo's are great for now, until a newer type of battery comes out. A123's are getting better and better. I'm sure they're always working on something better. I don't think they'll take over. Besides, not beating on lipo's because I have them too, but they can be dangerous as well. I've seen pictures of guys garages, trailers, and cars burnt up because of lipo's popping and catching fire. If local help is available, atleast look into it.