Hi Hendrikus,
Yes mate, what you said does sound about right.
Getting a pilot sled to practice with in the mean time is an excellent idea. If you can get one of those lighter weight sleds to fly nice and smooth you’ll be in great form when you make the move to a heavier sled and arm. They are actually more forgiving with their greater mass and inertia. It’s a long road but now is a good time to start. Best of luck.
- Damo