If there is one thing I can't understand, its the itty bitty steps people take with this hobby. I personally went from a Tower 40 Trainer to a GP Extra 300 40 and never had a day of problems.

BUT. I did have another person with me to take it up on its first run. I did have that same person there to guide me throught he first number of flights, and I did spend a stupid amount of time with the flight sims to get the thumbs for the speed.

Where am I at now you may ask. Well, I'm just about ready to get my TF P-51 60 up in the air. The Extra had an unfortunate battle with the neighbors K9 so, I'm repairing the wing right now but the trainer has the skies on it, and its seeing a lot of sky.

After about 6 flights with the Extra I was well on my way. Its an easy plane to fly (watch the throws though and don't put a huge engine in it). Its a great feeling to fly something that you know you will have for a long time and can't wait to try something new with. I'm not going to say that my step was for everybody but talk to the people at the club and see what they think. It is a hobby and it is your money. Do with it as you wish.