This post is a rough copy of several similar posts in this forum. Sadly, the advice of more experienced flyers and a stern reality check are often interpreted as being mean. Are you really that soft?

These planes are dangerous if handled improperly, and the first step to improper handling is ego. I have been soloed for only 13 months. Since then I have flown DOZENS of gallons of glow fuel through my planes. I spend time with experienced IMAC competitors and 3D guys. I listened and I continue to learn every day...and yes, I do fly every day.

I recently got into gas powered scale aerobats. If my ego allowed me to get over my head with a 30 pound plane swinging a nearly 30 inch prop, I could kill someone. Please listen to these guys....anyone can roll a trainer, attempt hovers, even KE. Stick movements are the easiest part of this activity, there's a lot more to it.

Hard landings and crashes...even on deadstick are a sign of inexperience. Yes they happen to everyone, but a good flyer will know how to deal with excess airspeed, too little airspeed wind problems etc...

I am sorry you feel you have to defend your VERY limited experience in the face of honest advice from well-meaning people like myself and others in this thread. I just can't let another one of these go by without comment.

If you continue with your current attitude please use a folded trash bag to pad your receiver, it saves time while the rest of us are waiting for you to clear the field. People here are generally not trying to put you down in any way, we have a true love for this hobby and like to help new people out whenever possible.

The advice you don't want to hear is likely the advice you should take.

Good luck; and welcome to the best hobby on the planet!!