an update - at this point probably talking to myself...

finally assembled my superstar. the kit was well done. everything went together smoothly with just a few drops of CA. Of course, only later do I reread an article that tells me I should use epoxy for the aileron servo tray as it hold up to lateral forces better than CA. I'll keep an eye on those joints after I get airborne.

temporary budget concerns have me holding on paying up club dues and getting a charger. Am of half-a-mind to start with a $30 quick charger, maybe get a second pack. Thinking I'll have to upgrade eventually, but really no need to go pro just yet. Someone said folks are using cell-phone chargers??? Never heard of that.

The sims are still an enjoyable past-time. I found SSS, a slope soaring sim, and I am already thinking of that second plane, sheesh. Slope looks very cool, and here on the No Cal coast, there's slopes (and wind) aplenty.

So by mid-end Feb I expect to finally be a club member and hit them up for an instructor. The only guy I found over email was really busy with, you know, work, and wasn't flying much. See how 2006 is looking for him.

Veeery slowly, but surely, I am getting there...