I am looking for recomendations for a beginner aircraft. I am interested in an electric aircaft. Preferably a RTF. My price range would be around $400. Something I can fly in a baseball feild. My past experience is limited. I have flown gas R/C trainer planes before. But had to get out due to poor eyesight. Have have since had laser vision correction and want an airplane again, but something small and electric. I am currently flying R/C Helis.

Thanks for any input.

My vote is for the E-Flite Mini Ultra Stik, using the brushless outrunner power system recommended by E-flite. It's not RTF but there isn't a whole lot to do but install your servos and motor. You will have to glue one of the two supplied firewalls in depending on which power system you use. The geared system uses a different firewall than the outrunner.

It's small
It'll cost you about $400
You won't outgrow it.
And you are not a rank beginner with no RC experience.

I think the Parkzone Slo-V is a terrific aircraft for flying in small parks. It boasts an almost four-foot wingspan and is ready to fly for only $129.99 (the price at my local hobby store). The Parkzone Slow-V is manuverable enough that you can even fly it in a gymnasium if the wind or rain prevents you from flying outside.

[link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=PKZ1300]Parkzone Slo-V[/link]

If you want something more aerobatic, the upcoming Parkzone T-28 Trojan RTF should be a solid value at $219.99:

[link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=PKZ4400]Parkzone T-28 Trojan RTF[/link]

The Mini Ultra Stik that B.L.E. recommended is a very nice plane and is available in a PnP version that requires only a LiPo battery, receiver, and transmitter to get airborne. I've seen them flown, however, and they can be quite fast. I'm not certain that they're suitable for small parks or ball diamonds.

The Multiplexs Mini Mag is very agile and on the stock direct drive motor she has ample power. GWS Slow Stick and Beaver are also nice if you do not mind some simple building.

I do have a DX6 that I use for my heli. So all I would need is a receiver and battery to fly the Ultra Mini Stick. I saw the Trojan on You Tube and was impressesd with what I saw. I think that seems good for the money

I was misstaken. The plane I saw on youtube was the Typhoon. What is the differance between the Parkzone Typhoon and Parkzone Trojan?

a club member had a mini ultra stick, its a great little flyer, and at also looks like a miniture version of the larger plane it turns on a dime and looks great in the air