I personally know a few of them right here on RCU that give "Expert" opinions on subjects they know very little or nothing about like building, covering, finishing, piloting, and so on. At times they even give rebuttal on these subjects and yet when I have witnessed their completed projects, presentations, or their piloting skills in person... Well that has been another story because even though they talk the talk, and do it well, they certainly have not walked the walk well. So like others have already stated, the best thing is to find a club and spend a little time watching, and watching without talking, this may take a few visits, but if you pay attention you will indeed see for yourself who is doing the flying and who takes their airplanes for a ride to the field spending the day talking tales of greatness from the constraints of their lawn chairs, who is organized and courteous throughout the day with their presence and flying skills and who is not, you will see individuals that can honestly build well and setup a clean installation of equipment and so on, and who the mullets are that need to be avoidance. Once you have done this you will then know from whom to seek help from.


The truth is there is some very good information to be gleamed from other model enthusiasts on line but I suppose it can be just too confusing sifting through all the BS and controversy that comes from the simplest of questions.


Bob