Spacemonkey;

Welcome to the sport. The treatment and favors you received is more typical than atypical, from what I've seen. Flyers are just a great bunch of people. One day, not so far into the future, you'll have the opportunity to pass those favors along to some one else. Do so. That's what makes this such a great hobby. I know that I, as another relative newbie, have received more help and assistance than any one man deserves. Good luck; good flying. Thanks; Ernie P.