You know, I went out Friday expecting a small turnout. And wound up buddy boxing 3 different guys. Helped a couple with balky engines and sorted a flight problem that turned out to be bad rigging combined with a badly setup computer radio (that was badly setup trying to cure the bad rigging). When I got home and started telling about the day, Alice said, "sounds like you had a good day, but how did the new prop work, did you fly any?" Oh yeah, and I maidened a guys new model that NEEDED somebody else to first flight it BIGTIME. It's unusual to be able to help so many in one day, but trust me, it's rewarding as anything can be.

After years and years of flying days that had showstoppers in them, it really makes you feel good to help people get at least a couple of good flights instead of no flights or busted airplanes.

Just remember the times somebody showed you what was wrong with your engine/fuel tank/whatever, or how to safely land that plane that scares you. And someday you can pass the help on. It's as much fun and enjoyment as those first successful flights of yours. Heck, it's more fun.