back when i was in college i use to build planes for money to fly. i built 2 or 3 a week (kits) the LHS i was dealing with was a guy in his back yard selling. he was a good guy and i built them in trade for stuff to fly with.I had a goldberg ultimate with a G23..because i couldnt afford glow fuel.It flew like a brick but it was all that i had and i enjoyed flying and just going to the club and the people there.the best thing i can say is fly when you can if you really enjoy it and things will get better. you dont have to have the best of everything to enjoy what you are doing ......