ok guys, I hear you all....   Son is an RC pilot...   Tomorrow you can come back and say I told you so.  But as for myself, I have taught myself nearly every skill I have, and that is limited, but out of necessity.

Throughout my life, when I have wanted to learn a skill, I have looked to others to assist.  I have gone to the "pros" and paid $$$ and dues for learning.   I can't remember if I have ever had any luck with that.   "I can't today"  "I'm busy"  "go buy this go buy that".
It seems that everyone that wants to be a "teacher" or a docent, doesn't commit.

I have adopted the philosophy of learning skills by myself.  I do not disagree with any of your advice but it is just not for me.

But, on the otherhand, thanks for all the advice and encouragement.

Will I crash and destroy the plane.  Yep, I'm planning on it.  Who amoung you hasn't?   But, I also plan on learning something from each and every flight.</p>

Again, thanks for the advice, come back tomorrow and say, "I told you so" or, with any luck, concentration, and aptitude, I'll report that the maiden flight was a success....</p>

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Paul</p>