To make a long story short...wanted a go-cart......parents did not....took the money and bought a R/C car...then oval raced...won...off road...won...gas cars.....been there....3 years ago dad took me to TOP-GUN......Hook, line, and sinker... It was ok until BV fired up his new (at that time) factory Bandit. My face went flushed....i turned to my father and said "thats me." 3 years latter, one of the better pilots in my club, asst. V.P. of my club, and i've saved the cash...my balsa Bandit is on it's way.......WHAT A HOBBY!!!!! Expensive, and hard work to save...but well worth every penny.