I have to agree with Sandy. Even if you are a handy person and have a great AP to work with,some of the smallest parts are quite expensive. Buy the nicest plane you can afford upfront, you won't regret the time you spend looking for the right airplane. Use the resources of the folks here, they are a great group of folks and have all stood where you are now. Learning from them is truly invaluable. Just don't bring up MMO, or this thread will go sideways.
