You know, Minnflyer, (Despite his inexplicable hatred for my bloved Packers and his even more inexplicable love for the Viqueens), has a point here. I HATE to build. I see it as a necessary evil. BUT, I LOVE to fly the TAR out of my poor airplanes. This dichotomy has led to my undying respect and admiration for those who have the patience and skill to actually BUILD airplanes.

There are guys at most of my six clubs who do exactly as Minn has said. They build incredibly well, museum quality stuff, but when they fly...it's over. Several months, hundreds of dollars and man-hours, love, dedication, blood, sweat, tears....all gone forever at the instant the derned thing leaves the ground.

This hobby has room for all of us. BUT...I believe that ANYONE who really wants to can learn to fly with enough proficiency to enjoy it. It took me MONTHS to solo. Once I did, I flew every day for over a year, did hundreds of touch-and-go's, simulated dead-stick landings, began to get interested in 3D and IMAC....blah blah......I can't stop.

This hobby is worth the effort, so if you are having trouble getting to solo, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. It takes time, effort and practice...but it's worth it.