Jetmech...Thanks for the input, I appreciate it. I have tried twice to join a club (there are two prominent ones in this area) and have really felt shut out. Once it was for planes, and once for helis. There seems to be an overabundance of attitude, and the most available advice is the one that tells you that "you didn't buy the right plane" or "we don't do electrics here", so I have to teach myself for the most part. I read over 30 user reviews on the J3 Cub by PZ, and most people with no experience said it was a good trainer. What about that one? Think I have a fair shot at success? I see your point about 3channels vs. 4channel flying, and recognize the difference. I really enjoy scale flying, and as far as acrobatics is concerned...I might get a warbird and do a few loops and rolls when I'm ready for that and I know it's still a bit down the road for me. Right now, I'm content with just adding elevator control to the skills I have now.