I like to read the posts on this forum as it reminds me of the excitement and enthusiasm i had when getting in this hobby. Every year we always have new members joining our club, but many times they don't last as long as you would like to see.

The reason being is they move up to fast. what i mean is they go from the trainer to extreme regardless of what others tell them. i know we all want to get the hot dog as soon as possible. They show up at the field with a big gasser that they have tons of money into and are scared of it.

When it comes time to land it or they have a dead stick,its a total loss. lets face it these things can hurt the pocket book. eventually they become tired of fixing or just discouraged enough we lose them as members. now as a veteran i voice my opinion, but some listen and some don't.

I had a great teacher, one of the first things he ever told me was, when you can take your 3 channel diheadraled plane inverted off the deck, and it looks like your going to rip the wing off it , then its time to move up to something a little more advanced.

Over time you may find that one of the most enjoyable things is to dig out the old trainer for a evening of touch n goes and hammerheads. my kadet mark1 still gets lots of air time.

Take your time in this hobby and always be comfortable with what you are flying. there is no shame in flying a trainer. Ask what you don't know, as i'm sure someone will try and help. I hope you enjoy the satisfaction and comradship this hobby has to offer. lol Kevin.