I got back into RC about 3yrs ago after a 10yr hiatus. I 've flown trainers, high wingers, and a lot of sailplanes before, but I didn't want to start with a flat-bottom wing trainer all again. I ended up getting a World Models Suer Stunt 40, which is an Ugly Stik type airplane that is built very light and has a symmetrical airfoil.

Well, after I put it together I went out to the field one early Sunday morning and was just taxiing it around intending on getting used to the ground handling first before the usual weekend crowd arrived. I also outfitted the airplane with flaps and was playing around with that as well. Okay, I got a little carried away with the throttle on one upwind run, and before I knew what happened the airplane just lifted off the ground. Holy @#$%^&*!!! I wasn't mentally ready to fly yet!!! In a split moment, I decided: ahhh ***... let's go for it, and gunned the throttle.

To make a long story short, I flew it around just fine - for the first time in 10yrs - and landed the airplane in one piece. I went on to fly the Stik several more times, and by the end of the day, I felt as if I never left RC flying. What they say about RC flying like riding bicycle - once you learned it, you'll never forget how - is absolutely true.

Now, I do not recommend you do what I did. Go get yourself a nice light wing loading sport airplane. 4*60, Stik, or even the Dragonlady should work just fine. Stay lightweight and don't over power it with a heavy engine. Get an experienced flyer to buddy box with you to take away the first time jitter - and go fly.