I didn't just fly the P-51. I think they were ready to throw me out. I played with the NextStar too. I use the Piper Cub a lot with FMS. Nice and slow. Gives me plenty of time to react.

I have to admit, I'm torn between getting gung-ho and taking the Midstar out and finding someone with a buddy box and getting a trainer and gutting the Midstar to put the stuff in it.

I should have mentioned, I'm not a complete R/C newbie. I'm on my second engine in my Monster truck, a Tamiya Terra Crusher and I used to have a T3 that I raced. I know cars aren't the same as planes, but there are some basic similarities. Like reversing your inputs when it's coming towards you. And the rotten engine in the monster refuses to hold a tune, but that's a question for a different board, and I know car engines are a lot more high strung and finicky than plane engines.

I'm gonna go ahead and see if I can't find a trainer or high-wing somethingorother. Birthday's coming up. Maybe I can convince myself to raid the savings account.

If I do it right the first time, it's a lot cheaper than doing it right the second or third time...