HI srewart1,
I have been flying for 1 1/2 years,I flew pulse XT 40 for a long time and then I bought a 120 edge and put 10 flights on it and didn't like it due to bad characteristics so I jumped to 50cc gas about 2 months ago. Its a YAK DA50cc. I have a Friend who is a super flier {giant scale} who helped me through the build. He maiden it and trimmed it out. Then the next 2 flights he took it off handed the control's to me I flew around and he landed it. On the next few flight I took off and landed it myself but he was standing beside me in case I got into trouble. Now I have 30 flights up on my own. There is more to loose when you get into this size model but if you have someone to help you out and you feel your up to it go for it. Your knees will knock alright but you will settle. LANDING IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM.Best of luck.

Regards
Damien