RE: How do I get started?
Modeltech also make a low wing racer called a "Sonic". It is in the entry class andflieswith a 46 motor. Is a nice plane andI find easier to fly than the Viper. Also have a couple of old planes they used in Oz called "Syds". They are fibre glass construction and also use the 46 motors. Don't know how well you fly but I have alwaysflown in a clockwise direction, its just the way I was taught, pylon racing in done Anti Clockwise and it is taking a bit of getting used to. Now I have my Sonic pretty much set up the way I like it with mixes etc is getting easier each time I fly but was a real struggle for a while.
The Sonic is much cheaper to buy in Oz than the Viper the price difference is about $65. This is a fun sport and you will enjoy both the racing and the people involved