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Default Beginner, which plane? YELLOW BEE or DRAGONFLY Plz help

These planes are in the mold of the Firebird designs. Electric, gull wing, v-tail setups. I have flown a the firebird and it is a low wind plane. Don't go out and try to fly these in wind. The control surfaces do no have a lot of authority. So the turns are gradual and slow. This is a good thing and a bad thing. Good because it will keep you from over controlling the plane. Bad when you need to get out of a situation and the plane will not respond.
So, if you are looking to just fly something around a field, go for it. If you are looking to get into real RC, then look at getting a 40 size trainer and find a club near you to help you.

Bill