5_spot,
Thank you, and I want to apologize. Your post (#8) makes me wish we were within driving distance of each other. You sound like the type of guy I'd be happy to help.

In all honesty, your first couple of posts sounded (to me) like you were a young, impatient kid, but obviously I was wrong. I guess there's a first time for everything.

I also commend you for not flaming me for my repsonse. It shows great maturity on your part.

It sounds like that hobby shop you went to isn't really interested in selling RC planes, or that the person (people?) working that day didn't really care to help.

I'm sure you'll find any number of people in your area that will be happy to give you a hand getting started.
Dennis-