Yes I do have my Heart (and wallet) set on the Mentor but at the same time I don't want to get an aircraft that is way out of my skill level and/or confidence level.
I'm certinally going to take it to the field and buddy box for a while (my Apprentice still has the marks from my DIY approach[:@]).
I'm really excited about going to a club (my frist visit is going to be on Sunday to the Cowra Model Aero Club)
basically I'm asking is the Mentor suited to

A person who has reasonable skill levels on a 4 channel aircraft eg soft landings good x wind landings smooth turns etc?
Grass/ dirt fields?
Large open spaces eg 1000s of acres of ag land?
FPV compatable?(eventually)
a great aircraft to fly on the field and off it around the farm?

Thanks

P.S apwacholz I Will post a very long written report / review of the Apprentice soon.