You`ll be there soon. I soloed on an Avistar a little over a year ago and still enjoy flying it along with a Sig 4* 40 and Kyosho PT-19. Along with the LT-40, PT-40, Superstar, it`s an all time classic RC airplane, in my opinion. Once you solo, you`ll enter the " danger zone " for an imminent crash. Just remember, ALTITUDE AND AIR SPEED ARE YOUR FRIENDS, particularly as a beginner.