Converting from EP to glow is interesting. You wonder why the plane has no sound and where the throttle is at. But we need to learn to watch the plane and not listen for the engine. I love EP and its been so much more enjoyable for me despite the higher start up capital (batts & chargers).

I have spoken to some competitive flyers who are flying 2x2 planes. They are all GP converts into EP. They love EP, throttle management seems more linear to them and they love the uplines and downlines.

If you want performance and not break the bank then Zippy and Rhino 5S 20C 4,900 packs are fine. As for ESC you may get away with a Turnigy etc but not a cheap motor. Bearings tend to fail on those cheap motors. I would say go with the branded motors. Cheapest will be Hyperion's 5025, they seem to perform well enough. As for a plane ... look at the Sebart Wind 110, she is a nice size to handle and would be competitive enough from what the owners are saying. I am hoping to get my hands on one soon! If you want more flying time, then have a look at the Angel S 50 ... she flies really nice albeit a little small.

Okay ... the throttle is not really linear, you need to adjust your throttle curve but then you do not worry about the motor being in the power bend etc. All the best ...