I have trouble with distance myself: however, what concerns me is that you fly alone. There are just to many things that can happen. A flying buddy could have advise you of distance concerns. The need to fly is not worth the chance of damage to your body. I am sure everyone has a story of lost fingers, cuts, etc. I have a friend that missed his femoral artery by 1/4". Please enjoy this hobby and always have a friend. Nuffsaid.