Yeah, find an experienced pilot to buddy box with you on your initial flights. He can get your plane trimmed out for you, and you can learn the flight envelope of your plane (stall speeds, does it snap out in when you pull hard on the elevator, etc.). If you've got the basics down in the sim (flying away from you, towards you, inverted, overhead, etc.) and you get the feel for your particular plane (with an instructor to help out if needed), you'll be pretty well set to fly on your own.