Yeah.. that''s sort of what a few of us have implied, but we don''t know what his definition of "new" is... His profile shows two guys next to RC helicopters, so perhaps new to fixed wing.. even so, going right to the top of the list in degree of difficulty doesn't seem to prudent.

Maybe some stick time with someone on a trainer, not necessarily yours, but someone that is willing to help you get accustomed to fixed wing, then perhaps something a tad bit more sedate than the P-47-150??

CGr.