Just a note to all you posters out there. About 43 years ago (give or take a year) my dad and I built a Cessna RC model. We built it designed after my dad's real airplane. He liked the Cessna and flew one. In those days it was tough going building an RC model and took us months to build because RC models were just not that well done. Radios were not that good and very expensive. We never did get to fly it. My dad passed away a few years ago and something in me said that I needed to complete the task (fly an RC plane) and to finally accomplish that one feat from all those many years ago.

I decided to get back into the RC and FLY a plane. I needed to complete that flight my dad and I never had. I guess to prove to myself that what my dad showed me in those six months of building that plane was worth so much to me all throughout my life. I still remember taking that plane out in the yard and firing up that engine! WOW....as a young boy it was amazing. I had this vision of that plane flying through the sky.

Some time back my wife was cruising the internet and saw RC Universe and told me to check it out. I bought a Hangar 9 Alpha 40 and all the gear I need based on the research I did mostly in RC Universe. I joined a club and got assistance from instructors. We just used my one radio (DX7) and no buddy box. We passed my radio back and forth when and if needed in flight. I did about 8 flights and maybe 7 landings over a period of about a month (I did no take offs yet, I just did not feel comfortable - grass landing strip, wind, etc.).

I finally did a takeoff and landing without anyone's help. Takeoff was not all that pretty but I did it and the landing was dead on sweet! I have only had one small mishap where I misjudged the final approach some and hit the tall grass before getting to the runway but did not damage my plane other than a small slice under the wing which was easily repairable.

Now to the point of this post. I must let you guys know that you never know who might be reading your post. This forum has helped me in more ways that I can even say with getting the right equipment, reviews, users' experiences, and so forth. I would wager that it helps MANY people out there with the things in this hobby that people just simple don't tell you!

Maybe this is not much to some of you, but please consider those that peruse these forums and yet do not post much (like me!) just how you can save them many hardships and money saving by your tips and experiences! In a world where people seem not to care anymore it is nice to know that there are those who desire to share their experiences to help others grow.

Many, many thanks to all those that post to assist those others with their knowledge and share their experiences!