I self taught how to fly an RC helicopter. It was a long journey. But, I took baby steps and for me it worked. I now own a half a dozen helicopters and all in perfect condition. With the introduction of airplanes for the last (I don't know) 5 -6 month I have been taking baby steps in learning to fly airplanes. I thought I did great with the first flight with an escapade. With the addition of the Avistar (modified to a tail dragger) to learn approaches and flying left to right and right to left - right turn - left turn. Finally I had the nerves to bring out the Seagull Decathlon. With no instructor and a bunch of friends with trash bags and video camera to witness the crash ( No faith ) I flew the plane all by myself. Greased the landing. I played smart - just like my other planes - keep it high - keep forward speed - and listen to what others say on RCUniverse. I've put about 80 + flights on the Decathlon, over a 100 on the Avistar and 80 + for the Escapade. In all I have dead sticked the Escapade 5 times and landed 4 of them safely. one of them I was too low and no air speed so I plopped in heavy weeds ( no damage ). I then severely crashed the Escapade ( still in repairs ) due to a rooky mistake. Plane bounced on landing - I gunned the throttle - the plane pitched right, inverted and nose dived into the runway. No incident with the Avistar yet. And only a few bouncy landings with the Decathlon ( I still have to figure this plane out). Inside I'm itching to try out a war bird. I have been Eying on the H9 P-51 Blue Nose 60 size for some time. I think I can do it. I just need you guys approval. Ya or Na?