LMAO - I was kidding about the course being the size of a baseball diamond. But you're serious! Lots of room for the clumsy among us. Brilliant! I can work with that.
I have read of others practicing figure 8's and I got the feeling they were doing that in the garage. Maybe sometime, but I don't see me doing that in my garage yet. Maybe I can start in the back yard. Better yet, I'll start by practicing on the SIM! This sounds like a plan coming together.

Like you, I am reading a lot of good stuff about the King 2 being a good value. I believe that VALUE is what those of us in my situation are looking for.
We don't expect a T-Rex for $200.
On the other hand, I have close to $300 in a CX with the full Xtreme Sport / Performance upgrades. Talk about value (NOT!) - I have one pretty cool shelf queen.
The Walkera #4 / Falcon / Sabre for under a hundred bucks delivered with spare blades is great value. It's a great trainer partly because it's durable beyond my wildest expectations.

I appreciate you taking the time to respond. I know my way around a CX pretty well, but this single rotor stuff is a whole new deal - and I'm thoroughly enjoying it!

All of my batteries are on the charger - then I'm back to the garage. More fun!!
Soloboss