Well said DB! In my area, you can get all setup to fly with everything you need for around 350. Our LHS owner is also an instructor and insists on teaching you to fly if he sells you a trainer. Sometimes, he won't even sell the newbie a gallon of fuel just to know that he won't go out and try to fly on his own. He guarantees that if you allow him to buddy box you, you will not crash your plane while learning. He's a great guy and a great friend and always is willing to help people out at the field with problems and advice. Meeting and attaining great friends is a great "fringe" benefit of this great hobby.

Our club dues are very inexpensive, and you have a sense of belonging and support your clubs projects.

Welcome to the hobby!!!