I may build eventually. However I would like to start with an ARF. I think that I will have a much better chance of having everything trimmed pretty close when I start. I don't have any tools to check cg, deflection, and that stuff. After I learn to fly the LT-40 and am comfortable trimming a glow engine plane etc. I will build. But, since I don't have full intentions on joining a club, I think the ARF is my best bet for now.

I know every one HIGHLY recommends I join a club. I plan on visiting the club a couple times to observe. I may join eventually, but I really don't have the time to drive there on a regular basis and I feel it would be a waste of money.

I fly my Aerobird pretty darn good. I do crash occasionally but that is mainly because I am constantly modifying it as much as I can to try to get faster response. Things I probably shouldn't do like modifying the tail so the control surfaces are pretty much all the way accross, and extending the servos to get more distance on the control surfaces. So, sometimes it goes bazerk after my modifications and smacks the ground, but many times I can bring her down even if she is flying like a maniac.

I have read many posts and will admit and am scared. Mainly scared of getting the LT 40 up and landing. I really appreciate Montague's warning. I am worried that it may be a little out of trim and I know it only takes one good smack to the ground to destroy it. Thats why I am going to visit the flying field a couple of times to observe, to give me a better feel.

Also, I am going to fly it VERY carefully. Nothing gutsy or stupid. Nothing besides flying in circles for a good while. Then when I get used to it, I will try some loops and stuff WAY up in the air. So, my personal feeling is that if I go to the club a few times and watch first hand, I'd say I would have about 75% chance of flying it without destroying it.

Anyone else have an opinion about the radio? The 6 channel futuba computer radio is 30 bucks more. But because I can't get it with the combo it will cost me 40 bucks more. I am already going to be straining my budget to get the plane to begin with. So, is it really worth while getting the computer radio?

Thanks again for all the good feed back,

Wings