Hello All,

I have been reading quite a few posts from this forum as I begin to take my first steps into this hobby and I have a few questions that I haven't seen covered yet.

I went out and got the generic Hobbico Nexstar package about two weeks ago and have been practicing religiously on the simulator. I'm sticking all of the landings as well as deadsticks, figure eights and so on. Now of course I want to get the real plane in the air with the help of an instructor and take it from there.

Can you guys give me the best steps to be taken in breaking in a new engine? The manual mentions a few things but I thought everyone here might have better insight into prepping the engine for the first time up.

Secondly, one of my damn cats already knocked over on of my unassembled wing halves and now there is a small hole in the bottom of the wing. I'm going to assume this can be patched without too much trouble.
My goal now is to become good enough to get started on a second plane big enough that I can fly that cat around as payback!!!

Another question I have for the masses is to ask how you progressed into different aircraft. Was it a matter of preference for what your second and third planes were or was it matter of choosing a plane solely to progress your skills.

I know, I know, you must walk before you can run, but advice along the way always is beneficial.

Thanks in advance,

Brad