That's great news Zach! Sounds like you might have managed to bring it home in no more than two pieces had you gone it alone. (That IS a compliment.)

If your instructor said you don't need the buddy box, I would imagine he's right. But if you're nervous passing the Tx, then I'd say get a cord, especially with landing attempts in your near future.

What's the deal with the bubbles and fuel line? Do you know for a fact that it was a line leaking that was causing the bubbles, or were they speculating? I'd hate to see you replace fuel lines, only to get back to the field and find out it's something else. (Like the tank stopper is loose, or the tank isn't padded causing the fuel to foam.)

Good luck with flights today. Hope they work outvery well!
Dennis-