Hey soupersnake,

I started with a kit build, F4U Corsair. I did this without instruction. Took me 6 months to build and I ended tearing the wing off on take off. It beat the plane up pretty bad. Now it hangs on my wall uncovered waiting for me when I'm ready. I also had a Solo Star it ended up FUBAR. I'm now on my third plane which is a DURA Plane. Thank god for this plane. It has been through the worst of it. I'm flying this plane and enjoying it. I have never flew with anyone who has flown. I did it all myself. I was never !QUOT!The natural!QUOT!. It cost me a little money and allot of time, but its done. They tell you to fly with an instructor for safety and to save you some money. Other than that.. nothing. I say if you have a safe place to learn, and have a few bucks to put into it... go for it. I am glad I did it myself simply because I feel that I have seen the worst of it. After the things Ive done its very easy now, and very enjoyable. I also say its kind of like... !QUOT!If you learn to fly in high wind, You will probably fly like a pro on a calm day!QUOT!. Have fun and do what you think you can manage. It was easier for me to fly here at home on the farm than to go find and join a club. Here are a couple pictures. One is my Corsair, and the other is the DURA Plane, and whats left of the Solo Star in the background.

By the way the sim FMS taught me control reversal which is a major part of keeping her up.

Monkey