Sounds like you are off to a great start ej so no advise needed on your setup. Field training info: training usually consists of six 10 minute flights due to the run time of the transmitter and receiver batterys. Plan on being at the field for at least half the day however because the plane will need to be checked out and the engine should have some run time on it before it takes the plane up. You may also need to take bit of break inbetween flights. The field is usually a bit out of the way from stores, ect. so take along at least 2 litres of something to drink for in between flights. You will be watching your plane while it is up in the sky so be sure to bring a wide brim hat to shade your eyes and keep the sun off your neck. An Auzzie type works well, baseball caps are not recomended. Nobody will comment if you are wearing a big hat because all the experienced guys are wearing them but they will say something if you are not! Hope this helps, Fast! [8D]