RE: What is a good beginner kit?
If you look closely the next time you use thin CA you will notice what appears to be a small wisp of smoke rising from the wood. A small low volume fan should be used as well. Personally, I don't think the manufacturer does near enough to warn people about this glue. You are sure to get it on your skin from time to time. I wonder if that is absorbed into your body?
45 minutes? Geez you live right around the corner. Try 3 hours (:-). Actually I choose to fly there because it's a large dry lake near my brother's house. It's like having your own personal flying field and also allows me to visit a bit.