Thanks for response.  As soon as I'm positive, I'm usually in trouble.  Nice to have someone at least agree.  Static steam?  Too cool!  Just got into retail quads.  I see they are now selling crude GPS @ 100 usd.  This stuff used to sell for a grand just a short time ago.  I like the idea of training with anything to help pilot.  I figure lack of skills means crashing and leaving hobby.