Bill, I think you have taken several good precautions in your reentry to RC: (1) practiced on a simulator, (2) enlisted a frequent flyer to help you out on your first flights, and (3) chose a stable trainer type plane to start with. I have watched several guys recently come back to RC after years of being out, and they tried it on their own. The result was typically lots of overcontrolling, some crashes, and their reversion to some trainers and help from others. You are going about it the right way to me, with caution and not being over confident. If you find it is like riding a bike, then great, and you can turn yourself loose with wild abandon. By the way, that is a great looking Kavalier!!! Good luck on your reentry. Jon