Crashem,

I posted questions about Center of Gravity yesterday and today(fri) I gave some advice to someone obviously newer than me. Although I am very new to this hobby and know very little about basic concepts like Center of Gravity (I'm learning every day), I have learned quite a bit about the Aerobird and Firebird (personal experience only) and felt like I had some good information to offer as I've just personally been through many of the questions other beginners experience and ask about this plane. I'm empathetic to the challenges because I just went through them myself over the previous several weeks, and I'd hate for them to give up on it because they couldn't make it past a particular hurdle. I guess I also feel sorry for the regulars to have to answer the same old tired questions and give the same advice over and over again, (they do an admirable job. I'm new to RCUniverse as of several weeks ago but already I've seen certain questions over and over) so if I know an answer on a subject familiar to me from recent personal experience....why not take some of the burden off the regulars? If this is offensive to some I'll be happy to keep my mouth shut and not offer any advice, but surely it gets tiring explaining things like the difference between an elevator and a rudder, doesn't it?

ON to the question. This is forum is fabulous and a godsend. I've asked lots of questions and I've gotten lots of answers. I've also learned alot. The more responses the bettter...each person brings a slightly different perspective and experience. I weigh each answer and decide for myself if the answer fits my needs, application, budget, etc. Some people are gruffer than others or less tactful, but I try to appreciate and evaluate each answer and not have a chip on my shoulder. Sometimes I might not like the delivery but the information is valuable. I can't say that I don't notice the number of posts a person has, but this has very little to do with how I evaluate the information given.

I have genuinely appreciated all of the responses to my questions!

auto5man