[EricH]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

Thinking just slightly outside the box, how about partnering with a Beta Test team? That way you could buy a new 4-slot cRIO and use it. If my understanding of geography is not faulty, the Killer Bees aren't far from you at all.

Your understanding of geography isn't faulty, but Dr. Joe hasn't updated his location in his profile to reflect that he is in the Boston area (as posted here).

But yes, that would be very helpful on all counts. Not only do you get practice, but the Beta team gets feedback on "rookies are going to need a lot of help on X, Y, and Z, but on A and B, they'll sail right through it".