Kang , your on the right track. there is no reason now not to get the Dancer, with the help you`ve found at the local Club , it would`nt suprize me that the plane comes out better than the instruction tell you.
As far as beaters, I use a Twist when I`m feeling fearless. Thier cheap and I`m not fearless very often.
good luck, let us know how it goes when the snow flies.