Well I feel for you my friend. I have had mine for 2 weeks, and it has never left the house. Not going to either until training day. Hopefully your story will ring a bit of sense with those not wanting to join the AMA or not use an instructor.

If I were to start mine 'just to check it out', I know for sure I would have it up in the air, and it would probably be the last time I flew it. I lost a .40 trainer about 10 years ago on my second flight. I had once flight of instruction, then the wind kicked up, the next day I decided I could do this on my own. I remember that day well, and it has kept me in check with my NexSTAR.

At least you salvaged the electronics.....

Fletch
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