Well,

After a month or so of buddy box instruction with my faithful Hobbico Superstar, my club instructors finally turned me loose and let my fly by myself yesterday. What a feeling!!

I managed an uneventful 10 minute flight, followed by an acceptable, if not perfect landing. I came in a little hot, and the plane floated way down the runway, but I fly at a huge grass field, so I got it down without any trouble.

RC Ken and other moderators, for what it's worth, I'd just love to have one of those solo certificates I've seen on the site. My full name is Martin Tucker, and If you could add my name to one of those, it would be the crowning touch to my r/c instruction experience.

I've dreamed about flying r/c planes since I was a kid, and now I know why. I hope to be in this hobby for years to come!!