Zach, a typical progression is from a flat bottom wing, to a semi symetrical wing to a symetrical one. The flat bottom will have a lot of dehidreal, the semi will have less and the full symetrical one will have none.

The simulators may give you the basics, but when it comes to your investment in your plane and your ability to control it, an Instructor on a buddy box is a good idea. Scratch that, a great idea.

My son called today and told me the he and my Granddaugter went out to fly a little Neo-Fun that I sent them a couple years back. He had modified it for electric. It ended up "a little tail heafy" A "guy at the field" said it was probably OK. The flight lasted less than four seconds. Probably repairable, but a good checkout by the grumpy old guy at the field and a few minutes on the buddy box would have given them a days flying and a plane to take back tomorrow.

I've found, by personal experience, it is better to ask for help and turn out to be a quick learner, than to let your ego push you into things you can't handle. The fact that you ask if i may be over your head suggest that you have the common sense to wade into tthe water rather than jump in without knowing how deep it is. Play it safe and get your old instructor to take the plane up and trim it out and let you know what he thinks about you being able to fly it now. Then go for a buddy box flight. If that goes well, jump into the water. Most likely, it is going to be a good plane for you to fly. It may take a couple learning experiences for you, but that is the price we pay for enjoying this hobby.

Don
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