Cost aside, electrics make the most sense in pattern. There are benefits to glow but it requires a bit more effort, the noise issue, soft mounts, pipes, vibrations etc. But that is part of what draws me to it. Having flown glow for so many years I have to repeat what people say that I cannot imagine not having one and the extreme satisfaction of being able to make them run right. And aaaah, the smoke, smell and noise. Love it, just love it! But I'm the first to admit that if I really wanted to get somewhere and get a lot of hassle-free practice and start climbing the scoreboards I should get electric. But I won't any time soon because glow engines are a hobby in it's own right. Many people feel that way about electrics and have always enjoyed soldering, measuring currents etc. Me, I can solder just fine but I'd rather be filing away at some piece of metal.