Hey guys, time for a little update on my progress. My radio system arrived, and I'm really pleased with it. I installed the servos, and they will need a little fine tuning, I'm sure. Took it outside today, and fired it up. For the last few days, I have been putting it off, because I had a fear of sticking my hand behind the prop to remove the glow warmer. Today I went for it. I have a twist and lock warmer, so it held itself on there, while I used a dowel to turn it over. Once it got running, I was watching the glow warmer bounce around. Soon my fear was replaced with a new one. I could just see that thing falling off, catching the prop, and getting stuck in my forehead or something. So I reached back there, and pulled it off. No big deal. I'm glad I got over that. I started it a few times, and after the first time, I was careful about it, but I didnt mind doing it. Made me feel a lot better.

Yesterday, I got off work early, and it was a nice day out. I decided to drive to the local flying clubs field, and see if anyone was around. Sure enough, two guys were out there flying. The sign at the fence said "visitors welcome." So I went in, and introduced myself. They were really nice guys, and seemed very willing to help me learn. Both of them seemed very experienced, judging by their flying skills, and the quality of their scratch built planes. I stuck around for about an hour, and just watched. While one would fly, the other would explain to me what was going on. I stood there with a grin on my face the entire time. I think it will make learning much easier to have folks that are so helpful, and willing to help. They want me to join the AMA before I take my first flight, and I think its a good idea, for insurance reasons.

The rest of the stuff I ordered from Tower will be here Friday. Once that arrives, I'll be ready to take it out there, and have the guys look it over, and maybe they can give it a test flight. I'm pretty excited.

Quick question though, what do you guys use to anchor the rx and battery?

trey