Well, Doc, that just might be the problem. Everyone thinks that they have to compete in a contest to fly and enjoy Carrier. This limits participation and keeps new people from joining the sport. We need to make it simpler, cheaper and easier to do at any flying site.
The idea behind this model flying carrier is just that. With limited investment of treasure and time you can go out and enjoy taking off from a carrier deck, doing fast and slow laps and making an arrested landings back on the deck. If you enjoy it then...yes, move up to a real competion model and go for it. This model can do all of the above with or without an R/C engine and a three line set up (Instruction included in kit). Simple answer...if you do not think it will be fun then...don't do it.
Larry