OK, I have been working on a gameplan on the best way to get started in this hobby. I have joined a club and I purchased a used Hobbico Avisatar 40 trainer this weekend for $125. You guys were right in all of your advice. I am going to steer clear of Guillows because I do want to fly them, although they make pretty nice static models. anyways in my adventures I am taking my time setting up this airplane to fly, I have started it up to get a feel for the motor and taxing it around the driveway to get a feel for the controls while it is on the ground. with wing off because I am too big of a chicken just yet. anyways on to my question I was able to find tech data on this aircraft as well as a user manual and it says the Center of Gravity is 3 1/4. What is the 3 1/4? also what is Elevator, Aileron and Rudder throw? also it gives 2 numbers High rate and low rate. for instance Elevator throw high rate is 3/8 up 1/4 down and low rate is 1/4 down. any explantions would be helpful or maybe you can direct me to a website with info such as this and other techinal jargon. Thanks for all your tips and ideas. It has made my entry into this hobby a bit easier and this site is a wonderful resource.

Bill