Instead of buying another plane and assuming you have access to a computer, invest in flight simulator. Try to get one with a "transmitter". You will get much more out of it than a joystick. Learning to fly anything "by your self" is very tough. Chances are you will be dissapointed before really learning anything and move on to another hobby.

You can spend $50.00-$250.00 for a flight sim.. Stay at the low end. You don't need all the bells and whistles of the high end systems. Once you've learned what you can and are flying something "for real", advertise the sim. for sale. Or, keep it for "bad weather days."

The most important, "A" number 1, plan A, foremost thing to do, if at all possible, is to locate a local club (even if it's that smelly, greasy, dirty, fuel powered stuff) and get involved in it. Most all clubs have some sort of "training" program. Some even have club owned equipment to teach on. I've known some guys driving over 50 miles to fly with a club. Even some instances of teenagers carpooling with members.

The main thing to remember is practice, practice, practice. I've seen 9 year olds take up RC flying like they were birds. I've also seen guys, who have been flying for 20 years, that couldn't fly a bird if you handed them a TX.

The point is, it's never as easy as the pictures show.

Good luck.

Regards,
Mark