I was a little nervous, but not like I expected to be. Maybe "it was time". In hindsight, it really was a lot of fun. I'm already looking forward to finishing and flying my Somethin' Extra next spring.

I dunno - I think as long as you're careful about setting it up (I followed the mfg's specs to the letter), checking it out, and researching the model's tendancies, there isn't really that much to be afraid of. Now obviously, something like a war-bird is going to have a lot more "pucker-factor" than my Tiger. But obviously one wouldn't attempt to fly something like that until one's experience and recovery skills are compatible with the model.