tacp18, you are lucky! My ex didn't understand why I wanted to be in the hobby and it was difficult to get out even once a month! Yes, I do agree that going to the nearby club is the best bet. Just wanted to add that one should start, glow or electric, with the ultimate goal in mind. I say this since start up costs are about the same (I'm talking "real" not department store planes). Electrics are not necessarily small and slow but they are not necessarily the best to start with either. Personally, I have some 40" and under electrics to fly before work or at lunchtime, and fly glow on the weekend. Good luck!