This statement is so very true...

I new to this hobby for the second time now. I bought an Avistar Select RTF from my LHS a few weeks ago. Now most people would be satisfied to just grab some fuel and hit the field, but not me. First I had to get the whole Field Box Combo kit. Then I decided that I didn't like the way the tail was attached so I had pull it back off and epoxy it in which was another trip to the hobby shop. The next time I flew I found out that the receiver battery will need to be charged after just a few flights. This was another trip to pick up a field charger and voltmeter. Unfortunately they didn't have the voltmeter. Instead I picked up a set of pushrods and clevises since the ones supplied were a little too short to mechanically trim the elevator and rudder. I also picked up one of the Great Planes switch harnesses with the hole to mount the charge lead in. As I was installing the pushrods and switch this morning I realized I bought thicker pushrods than the original ones. As a result the EZ connectors that came with the model are too small. Guess this means another trip to the LHS. In the 4 or so weeks I have been back into this hobby I have been to the LHS at least 1-2 times a week. Next time I go I think I am going to just set up direct deposit. Either that or I am going to have to start leaving the checkbook at home

Still, welcome to the club! Here's to many happy take offs and just as many happy landings!