Believe me, that most experienced fliers would rather you bring it to the field before you try to start it. Today's engines break in quickly. What will impress the experience fliers is making sure the radio in correctly installed, the controls are set up with the right throws, the control surfaces are centered, the throttle throw adjust to open and close without stalling the servo, the battery and receiver wrapped in foam padding, the tank correctly connected and the wheels turn and roll in a straight line.

Show up with all the batteries charged with the above and you will be flying inside an hour.