Good point. In my defense however.. "Well-qualified" is obviously an overstatement. But he does NORMALLY fly well. And as far as flying near the house.. I wasn't the one flying, I was merely ducking for cover. Actually there are many acres near the house and it was flying very far away. I wouldn't dream of getting too close. I will admit however, that I should have spent a little more time on the sim and had a instructor with me. I have contacted a local model aircraft club and have made arrangements for someone to help me as soon as my plane gets here. Joy about the pile of sticks??? I wouldn't call it joy.. I call it,, DUH. The obvious state of not knowing what the heck to do but laugh.