It's funny that this thread should appear now....

Amsterdamn and I have been learing to fly at a private field that LOTS of guys come and go from, but a few have been flying there for 20+ years... They only ALL meet up on Sundays, but are there sporadically through the week. There is a guy that has not been able to fly his plane on a Sunday for a while now, but has gotten lots of stick time. Anyway, just after Christmas he bought a buddy-box, and he can say what he will, I know that he got that for us and with us in mind. 2 weeks ago I soloed, but he has much more to teach. He has been great. We decided (we are comfortable) to get him a plane and a hot engine that really suit his personal style of flying. To be honest, I'm ready to give it to him now... I am so thankful for his help getting started.