I started with the Hobbico Avistar select and like it. Before I flew it, i practiced landing and reverse controls (when plane is flying towards you) for over 50 hrs. I flew the simulator for about 1 hr. a night before bedtime.

On my first flight with a trainer (using buddy box) he took it up, adjusted the trims, and let me fly some circles. On my 2nd flight with instructor, he took off, I continued doing circles, did a loop and a roll. I than proceded to practice landing by lining up my plane with the runway. Gas was almost out, so the instructor landed. On my 3rd flight, he took off, than I flew and practiced setting up for landings. When gas was low, I lined up the plane and pulled the throttle to idle, kept the plane steady, and landed.

I went to the field a week later. Nobody was there. I took off by my self, flew in circles, and landed. I did this 3 times without a crash. I'm looking forward to flying soon. This hobby is great.


I'd suggest to practice with a simulator as soon as possible. It helped me out a lot.