I started in this hobby about 2 years ago with an Aerobird Challenger which I lost in the wind and for all I know is still flying the wild blue yonder. After the Challenger I upgraded to the Parkzone J3 Cub (it's still in one piece). But for Christmas this year, Santa brought me a Parkzone Typhoon 3D, my first 4 channel airplane.

First flight was the trim flight which I did myself (gutsy or stupid, I don't know). Had a perfect landing 20 feet away. Subsequent flights were a little more relaxed and a lot more fun. Brought the plane home in mint condition. I was definately hooked before, but now I'm thoroughly addicted and my wallet/budget hates me for it.

Technically this was not my first solo flight as I am fully self taught with the Challenger and J3, but those planes were toys compared to the Typhoon. So to me, this is a major milestone and my first 4 channel solo, and I am thrilled so I had to share!

Thanks,
Adrian

Congrats Adrian! Don't ever sell yourself short! You maidened your new plane and brought it home in one piece, that's a great accomplishment! A lot of people would have smacked it into the ground and given up!

Yep, it not a hobby for saving money, that's for sure.

I think you are in denial... If you have been at this two years and are on your third plane,, all are still in 1 piece and you still consider yourself a begginer barely worthy of soloing,,,, you have a serious RC problem and should seek immediate counseling! You arent a beginner you are an old hand! Congrats on the new plane!!!

No, you gotta re-read the original post. First plane (Aerobird Challenger) is still flying for all I know. I lost it in the wind and never found it. Had flown it (and crashed it) a bunch, but it's gone forever. Second plane (J3 Cub) is on it's 2nd wing, 2nd prop, and about 6th prop shaft. It's got all sorts of wrinkles, tape, scrapes and bruises. Yeah, I may be an old hand, but to me those two planes are merely toys. This Typhoon is the real deal and I brought it home in one piece. So, yeah, I've got some stick time, but this was my maiden flight with ailerons and it went flawlessly and I am thrilled. I even did some strange looking rolls and twists in attempting some aerobatics! I said first solo (sorta)