....... But it has it's payoffs.....

Last night, right before sundown, I finally nailed a good 20 second hover. Then I repeated it two more times.....

Help. I'm addicted.

I would say it differently.
Learning 3D is rewarding. Snafus along the way can be frustrating.

Get a helicopter, they really help your 3d flying!!! they are also the most rewarding, scary and frustrating thing that you will fly!!

Yep, you've got the bug.

Indeed. Gluing Balsa back together can be very frustrating.

I started into 3D about 4 years ago by accident but eventually learned alot od 3d manuvers.I destroyed a few planes learning how to do it and god knows how many landing gears.I'm still learning simply because I am not an addict ..my older pilots in my ny club tend to tease and scff at 3d particularly because they are electric.but I fly gas too.hovering is hard ..I can do it maybe 10 seconds .but I have mastered blenders and knife edge spins along with elevators walls and the like.I am determined this summer to learn rolling harriers and nail down a decent hover.but if I dont I stillhave alot of fun..

yes it can be frustrating especially when it crashes but its a great challenge as I get tired of flying just loops and circles.I like pushing myself to learn..

I started into 3D late last Fall with electric's. I have the Eratix 3D, Addiction X, and the new EF 60" Edge 540. All are very 3D capable planes. It's just up to me to learn a little more. I'm still having a little trouble with hovering and I think I'm just over controlling. On average I'm running about 60% expo so I don't think I'm over dueing it. I only get out once or twice a week so it may still take some time. I'm really enjoying it though.

My hat goes off to anyone who attemps 3D.

My attempt failed, but I still fly loops, not circles, generally up and down the runway.

3D has changed this hobby forever. Absolutely for the good.

Hobby or "Sport?"

A Sport it probably is.

Keep pushing and pushing, fly better EVERY TIME you fly and you will succeed (providing you have the necessary talent, reaction speeds and balls).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTtxStJJyFI