Many people (it would seem) want to buy, build, crash and repair expensive trainers, even though they ***** and moan about the cost and the time to repair.

I have tried (in quite a few threads now ) to point them in the direction of an extremely inexpensive alternative, however this method has hardly ever been acknowleged.
It worked very well for me ....... but then of course if they tried it, they would have nothing to moan about anymore!

Maybe they're trying to host a " mine cost more than yours competition" !!

Forget about expensive accessories, decals and great looks until you have learnt to fly, use a basic flying machine, not a flying showpiece!

BTW If you have a machine that you are not worried about crashing, then your nervousness is gone and you are less likely to crash.