Blade: I haven't flown mine since last fall (on the buddy box). I am still on the buddy box. It is hanging on my wall in the computer room. I am going to get it down and
fly it. I am ready to solo (according to instructor) But, on the buddy box for the first couple of times. I am using a GP Big Stick 40 for a trainer and they fly a lot alike.
Both point and shoot, pretty sensitive on the controls and very fast. I don't think I will have a lot of difficulty when I solo transferring to the Contender.

Keep us posted on the flight reports. Very nice plane.

Jim