Well I think I'm done with the buddy box now anyway. I have enough confidence to be able to take off and land so the next flight will be my solo. This is a bit misleading though since I have been flying electrics for a little over a year, but making the jump to Nitro is a bit of a transition.

As for my instructor, I doubt that will happen to him again. He's a very good pilot and a very good instructor, and yes, I'm sure the Alpha 40 will be in fine shape (maybe better) when I get it back from him.