Space isn't too much of an issue....but would flying in a soccer field where nobody around be considered an issue? I do have a local flying club, and will mostly be heading that way...but for those times when i don't feel like driving, could i fly out there...assuming it's empty.

The raptor is rather intimidating to me....should it be? Is a raptor 30 or 50 a good step up?

First "flying" area for me will be my backyard....a 40'x40' area


Thanks again for all the comments.