The main reason I went with a parkflyer instead of going full bore was because I didn't have an instructor around. Also, no regular trainer is going to take off of my property (the alfalfa field is a big maybe). I tried flying again and I really biffed it, but styrofoam goes together so nice with epoxy and the effect on future flights will be minimal (too bad the same can't be said about my ego ). I got too impatient and flew in the wind I guess. I'd like to get an instructor this summer like you guys said, this is starting to get frustrating and i've got a big yellow expoy line down the center of my plane. Do any of you or anyone you know live in Nampa, Idaho; Meridian, Idaho; Boise, Idaho; Marsing, ID; or even Ontario, OR????, help would be appreciated.