ORIGINAL: TheFridge189

Thank you everyone for the advice.

I guess I shouldn't have mentioned the b-17, because I wouldn't plan on owning that for at least 6 months of flying, but I guess some of you guys didn't get that from my last post. So let's try and focus on the main point here now that that's cleared up.

I am going to see a club trainer a couple times before I try to fly by myself so I won't have a bad first expeirience. And Jester you brought up a good point about the overall time investment. I will definately head out there as much as I can. I'm hoping I could maybe go 3 times a month, but it's a stretch. I know I could go at least once a month, and it sounds like even that will help me a heck of a lot from what Biker and many of you are said.

<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Do you guys think I should show up for the first time with a trainer plane, or use one of theirs? </span>

And to Rocketman, how should I respond? I definately am listening to the amazing advice that has been given to me, seeing that I will be going to a club once or twice a month. I don't see what you are trying to say with that post, and it sure doesn't help me in anyway, so why say it?

Mike

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I would visit the club first and get the advice of the person who would be helping you. Personally, I'll help anyone with any plane that they bring. But most of the guys at my club will not give you much support if you show up with a Nexstar. An Avistar or Hobbistar is their preferred trainer, and that's what the club trainers are. The club you are visiting may be fond of the Alpha .40 or an electric Apprentice, find out what they recommend before you buy a plane and just show up with it expecting help.</span>