RE: Kit builders in my area
DGUY, The key is to start with simple kits. Trainers have the best most detailed instructions and the most pictures. With them you can learn the basic skills of building. The Sig 4 Star you saw in another thread of mine is a simple kit and not a bad one to start with either if you prefer something a little sportier than a basic trainer. I for one fly a 50cc Extra 260 and a 35cc Ultimate bipe but am currently building trainers and sport planes to get my building skills up to par with my flying. As you progress to more advance builds, just as with flying more advanced aircraft, the manufacturer expects that you already know the basics and do not require the details. With that said, if you see a kit you like, wether your ready to build it or not, buy it and put it in the closet. These kits are getting harder to find every year.
God bless and Happy Thanksgiving.