Ibought one of these to learn on, a HobbyZone version, with the automatic recovery system, and had some fun with it in the local park which is always empty in the morning. It's quite a handful in more tham 5 MPH of wind, but it's very forgiving. I'm building my nitro trainer now. By the time it's ready I should have the AMA and local club cards in hand. I can't wait.