Jason,

In some racing events several people fly in the same circle. Sometimes you need to switch your handle to the other hand (or even to another flyer) to prevent the group from getting entangled and cause some crashes.

Pipe Major brings up a good point. Most CL flyers join the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). One of the benefits is liability insurance. Although you probably won't cause a lot of damage with your Brodak Basic Trainer, it would be a good thing to join, if only for the insurance.

I am guessing that you are young. If so, the insurance would be good for your parents.

The insurance hinges on to your adhereing to the safety code (like using the thong). You can see more on this at

http://www.modelaircraft.org/

Check it out.

George