Hello all

Well where to start, I'm 26, Have always been into RC, right now have a 1/4 scale HPI Baja SS buggy, absolutley love it. I have been flying some 4 channel c-axial helicopters. I also have a Esky FMS SImulator Iave been praciting on. The heli I like, but I want a longer then 5 min flight time, and I want something bigger then 14-15" with out spending hundreds of dollars, and I want to get good at it in a shorter amount of time. I want it to be something my father and I can do together, I'll be funding it all LOL so cost needs to stay down.

So I am thinking a 4-channel electric Plane.

My critera I am trying to stick to.

1. Fairly cheap, but durable, parts accessable,( I am i Maine so I have to order eveything, takes a good week for partsmost of the time) and possibly upgradable, ( ex. lipo batteries, brushless motor, etc..)
2. Be RTF Unless could stay in a "good" price range with a ARF making it RTF
3. Long enough flight times so if I have a few batteries I can go with my father and fly for longer then 20 min and have to charge for hours to get batteries ready again.
4. Look "cool" some of the park flyers look so cheesy, and goofy. ( I like the loks of the war birds, and acrobatic planes)

Well this is just me talking and what I am looking for, all opinons, and help are greatly appriciated!
I have been ready the forums like crazy!

Thanks everyone.