I am 62 years old. I purchased an ARF Hangar 9 Alpha 60 trainer to learn on in Oct. 2004. I got to fly very little until this past couple of months. May solo in the next couple of weeks.

I started a Top Flite Contender kit I bought off Ebay. I have thoroughly enjoyed the hours I've spent, this being my
first kit. The build was not bad at all. That covering, tho, is a real challenge, but I managed to complete it today.

I have purchased 2 other kits. A Great Planes AT-6 and a Great Planes Super Decathlon which I will start in the
next month or two. My flying skills are not up to any of them, but the day will come and I will have something
to fly that labored over and I will be mighty proud.

I will get my instructor to maiden the Contender for me in the next couple of weeks. Even tho I can't fly it, yet
I am going to enjoy that flight very much.

I have no problem for those who prefer to buy ARF's. That's their right and priviledge. Maybe, they have a great deal
of demand for their time in other areas. I still enjoy fellowshipping with them and watching them fly.

I'm just glad they like "RC, too."