Thanks for all the input guys. It took me a long time to solo....... although I did do it on one plane. In fact, I converted that trainer to a taildragger and after a time it finally met mother earth too violently The point I am making is ...... it takes me a while to coordininate my mind and thumbs. Once I do it enough, then I am OK. Hope my plane will last while I am "conquering the wind"!!!! I am determined to learn this........ I hate sitting around waiting for the wind to die. Later, lownslo

Bob