Well, guys, after thinking it through, I decided on a PZ Cub (this was two months ago) I can fly it, pretty good actually. Little while ago, I bought the typhoon. Tomorrow, I'll hopefully be able to have a good maiden flight. I know that this is sort of different then what you guys said, but I'm glad that I can say I learned on my own. I also am glad because I really like electric flight and have really become comfortable, and when I see these glow guys where I fly, they always seem to be doing more tuning and tweaking then flying. And, if things go ok with the typhoon, maybe a mini ultra stick PNP will be in my sights for Christmas! What do you guys think is a good idea for me to think about before and to prepare me for my maiden with the typhoon? One more thing, I did an motor test with my typhoon, and every once in a while, I get a really nasty sound from the gearbox when I start, or get close to full throttle, it doesn't happen a lot, but sometimes, whaddya think???