GBLynden, you will soon learn, that unlike the other forums, especially RC Groups, this forum is populated by mostly "old school" folks who don't think it is possible to learn to fly without an instructor andusing only "toy" planes (3 channel foamies). Most here think that if a plane is not made of balsa and ply, or runs on gas or nitro, it really isn't an RC aircraft.

About a year ago, when I was just getting into the hobby, I found this out the hard way and wasjumped on pretty badly by these "old salts." Well,one year and 2 months later, I have 15 planes and fly them all; most are warbirds. I can now do aerobatics and am enjoying the heck out of my "foamie" airplanes. I have since given away my trainers and they are now teaching others to fly RC aircraft. Don't be offended by everyone here basically debunking you, it's common on here. BTW - I have joined a club and have been welcomed there with my foamie airplanes. A lot of they other guys have foamies too and all are looked upon as great airplanes. There is nothing like flying my 58.5" wingspan E-Flight Hawker Hurricane. My flying buddies agree as well.