So, you will have what, about 2 weeks of winter to build? It took me about 3 weeks to do the wood portion of my Venture 60 build, and about another 3 weeks to get it covered.

You can have a good time there, $150 isn't that bad. You could always take out a $100k mortgage for an old farm in the area. You would always have access to a field, like I do now. The nearest field is at least an hour away from me.

Good luck, no matter what your decision. I have 2 of the Alpha's, they fly well. I have an LT40, flys well, but needs very calm wind to fly easily. 2 Tigers, a 60 and a Tiger 2, love them both. Great low wing trainers.