We are glad you did too. We can help you along as you learn to fly your new plane and get involved in this hobby that we all love.

Ok.. well, first off, let me say this: You are not "reversing the controls" when the plane is flying toward you. Well, what I mean is, you are flying the plane, not vice versa. Everything you do is with reference to the plane.

Put it on the ground and stand behind it and operate the controls. If it has ailerons, learn what direction the surfaces move when you move the aileron stick to the left, and then to the right. What we try to ingrain in our students is that, when standing behind the plane, right stick moves the right aileron UP. If you learn this ONE THING, you will never have a reversed aileron control.

Next, stand in FRONT of the aircraft. Move the aileron stick to the right. The same surface moves up, but now, it's on YOUR LEFT. That's not reversed, it's the PLANE's right, not YOUR right.

This is a practice you should learn and memorize, and do each and every time you fly that plane. Not just the first time you fly that day, but each and every time you fly that plane. This is ground preparation and pre-flight that every pilot should commit to memory.

Hey, the list goes on, but, judging from your original post, you have what it takes to grasp these basic functions.

As suggested, and if available, find a qualified instructor and let that person guide you through the basics. You won't regret it.

Meanwhile, ask away. We will give you whatever help we can.

CGr.