Thanks for the reply guys.
I did have an instructor, but I am not sure if he was AMA certified. and the local club and he do not get along very well.
I know that I will most likely have to purchase another plane. I have found so many testimonials about the nexstar, that I really want to get another one, but I doon't want the wing attatchments. The plane flew to eraticly. Any suggestions as to another plane?