Polar_Bus As an AMA sanctioned instructor for a club here in Utah, my suggestion is to sign up on AMA's thirty day training plan with a AMA instructor. After a couple lessons, then you will know for sure if this is something that is in your future. Then join AMA and the club of your choice and enjoy this great hobby. That is a great looking trainer and the radio sounds to be a solid piece of equipment, But I would do as previously suggested is to have someone in a club to test your batteries and replace if necessary. As for the 46 LA, that is probably on of the finest beginners engines on the market, just don't ruin it because an iffy battery failed you in flight.