RE: When to join
Enjoy your park flyer where you fly now and save up your money. I understand the financial thing, my modeling budget is non existant!! After you get your .40 size trainer, join the AMA, and find a club with a appropriate size field. Most likely after a couple of flights with one of their instructors you'll be soloed without mishap and enjoying the bigger birds! This has worked for many over the years. [8D]