Hey I just wanted to comment on going glow as well. My experience in learning was similar to yours. Self taught on foamie electrics, then moved to 3D electric then a couple balsa electric and now I primarily fly glow and am working on a gas 30% Edge.

I've flown the t-28 trojan quite a few times that my brother has and that is an absolute blast to fly. Such a great plane. One of parkzone's best IMO, as I've owned and/or flown most of them. It really depends how proficient you are on the sticks. If you're extremely comfortable with the trojan and can do most basic aerobatics in control then you'll be fine with a low wing glow plane.

My first glow plane was the Pulse XT 40 w/ an OS 55ax on the front. That thing MOVED! A perfect low wing plane for me then. Very fast, very aerobatic and the looks were stellar. It all depends how proficient you are tho. If you're still unsure, it's better to grab a cheap glow trainer and move from there. All I can say is, do as much research as you possibly can. That's all I do when I'm not flying, lol. You'll learn everything you absolutely need to know in these forums. For your first engine I'd also spend the extra and go OS. An engine that behaves and is extremely easy to tune and fly with will save you a lot of headache and not turn you away from glow. From then on, feel free to try out some cheap brands!

Good luck with your decision! Oh and about the club thing, definately go for it! I joined a club as soon as I moved to glow just because of the dangers in a park. Plus I love hanging out and chatting planes with guys.

Egan