I too am a self-taught pilot, this is my second plane, first balsa/ply. But my first was a 4 channel, and I picked it up no problem, doing loops, barrel rols, etc., same deal, a few crashes, but luckily I went with foam on my first plane, easy fixes. I seem to pick things up really quick and easy so I figured I was ready for the jump to something like the Pulse. Still working with the first plane on nice smooth landings to make sure I am completely ready for the Pulse. I have been flying since May of this year, but I don't get out much, work at home for myself, so if I don't work....no $$$$
Hopefully the wind will die down here so I can get it out.