RE: self teaching
what these guys are saying is correct . it looks easy & simple BUT..... add in the excitement of actually flying, wind, trim problems ,orientation( a true killer if & when it gets far away) etc and trying to learn the responses of that particular model are usually too, too much mental overload for the average joe.RC flying requires & demands trained responses NOT deliberate thought.things happen fast in the air & just slowing down ( IF you remember to) may not be enough. if you have to rely on memory or thinking you do not usually have that time. granted, the Kadet SR/JR series is slower , it is also more fragile too than some trainers.you will crash - a lot! a glider, power glider or cheap electric will give you some idea with out smashing your pride & joy. if your time is limited then your building time is too. a day or two at the field of a club will be VERY WELL spent . two hours is not that far a trip considering your investment in equipment. you also could crash more than once from the same problem before(if) you figured it out , damaging equipment in the process.