Thanks to all . I know.... "You gotta get wet to learn to swim.... etc." I don't want to see my (over $400 by the time I add gear) investment turned into cocktail weenie sticks. []. I'll be contacting the local club (Indy RC South if anyone is watching from there). First thing's first... AMA membership. Meanwhile, I'm going to fly the SIM. Practice the pattern and learn to land.