I have been actively searching for a club and club members willing to teach me how to fly. As I said at the very beginning of this thread, I probably could go at it alone and learn but there would be casualties... I'd rather go on the advice from many other guys to find a club, get a good teacher (or a few), and learn that way. Simulators are a good way to go, but I am a far better learner watching someone do it and then doing it myself in the flesh. I'm a fast learner and I am confident I can do this, but I'd feel better having some instruction to go along with it. I'll build the plane, tune the engine, and let someone else fly it before I try it just to ensure the thing will fly right.

I'm looking forward to it. I'll say this also - I'm not one to quit after one failed attempt. I will probably stick with it even if I crash a time or two. If I quit RC Cars the first time I crashed into a fence or mailbox, I wouldnt even be exploring planes... I think I can RC anything, honestly.. I'd RC my lawnmower if I could afford the servos and motors to make it move and steer just for fun.

Anyways, I look forward to the adventure. I'll be the kid in the candy store when the kit shows up and my wife says "I'll see you in a month"... LoL..