When do you know you're ready to move on?
I've been flying Hobby Zone planes for several months - the latest an Aerobird Extreme. I believe this has given me great 3 channel experience. My ABX recently puked a servo and the electronics are not replaceable - only by buying an entire new fuse complete with new guts. I can fly all day long without crashing and can even perform simple aerobatics, but I still have a phobia for landing. I have heard that gas planes, even trainers are much faster and harder to handle than your typical electric trainer. I have two nitro trainers built and ready to fly, one equipped with ailerons. Am I ready for the next step? Is it true that gassers are faster and thus harder for a beginner to handle? I am very confident in my ability to take off from the ground and fly, but am still lacking when it comes to landing. Any help would be appreciated.