I've been doing this for over 30 yrs, and I've never seen a more ACCURATE comment than the one made by "BLE". Folks in a big-***** rush to "get to the top"...never knowing that the next step is right out the door.

I think the lesson here is to ENJOY the journey. There are no prizes awarded for progressing faster than somebody else, nor are there any penalties should you choose to fly trainers for the next 50 years. Advance at a rate that you're comfortable with, but don't forget to enjoy the ride!

The oohs & ahhs that accompany a big, flashy airplane are very short lived, but the years of good times, and the smells of glow fuel and fresh cut grass at the field will last forever.

Have fun.