Since aeromodelling requires quite a broad skill base I think it fair to say that frustration becomes a way of life, when learning. Pre requisites of having transport, time and some spare cash together with an interest in trying to fly a model plane in a climate such as ours probably accounts for the relatively low volume of fliers in the UK. Trying to build a model plane for the first time, often in isolation, when there are more questions than answers, seems only the start. Finding an instructor who is able to give you the amount of time, that is so essential, at the point when you are most enthusiastic, is not easy. The alternative of "paid for" tuition in the UK seems very highly priced. The sport is fantastic,the club people I have met are good fun, helpful and co-operative. I now have two Ready 2s built ,a Reflex flight sim that nearly works - problems with the scenery - and look forward to tuition from my new trainer, if the wind ever stops blowing at gale force.