Now the only issue I am having is the Alpha 40 ARF is only sold in stores apparently...and the closest one is 150 miles away in FT. Worth Hate Cowtown LOL. Might be making a trip though. Might do me some good to talk to someone in store as opposed to looking at what the stores site says. See what I really need and what it will cost. My birthday isn't until April, I bet I could save 500$ to get started in what I am sure is going to be a lifelong addiction (much to my wifes dismay) Now...if I could just convince her to let me buy that '82 Piper Warrior I found online.............