Sometimes those guys that you think will be the snooty ones..end up being the nicest ones, its a perception problem on your part...But some guys will be less than helpful because of their own abilities....I wouldnt take someone up on a buddy box, but I might let them fly mine and hand over the Tx..hope it all works out for you, but I still go with my other post and go ahead and get you an electric parkflyer for those fields near your house...any flying will help you more than a sim will....Rog