It took 4 planes for me, but I was stubborn, with no one to help me I finally flew my Avistar ARF, many times before interference killed it. I started about 15 years ago on a high school budget, crashed the first time I flew and quit for about 10 years. Tried it again about five years ago, and same result. Last year I tried again, and the third time was a charm. I made my first landing out on a country road next to an alfalfa field with my wife(then girlfriend) spotting cars for me.

Since then I've had quite a few planes and lots more crashes, however, I am in a club now, with AMA and don't have to land in the road anymore.

Ask me if I would have done it different? YES. The club I'm in now would have saved me time and money, plus would have been much safer. I've played video games all my life and that may have turned 10 crashed planes into 4, but I'm sure there aren't too many people who can successfully solo the first time they fly, with no instruction. Not saying it is impossible, but unlikely.

Ask me whatever you want about the avistar. It is an awesome trainer. You made the BEST choice. Good luck.