I again disagree with a beginner using flaps.....flaps function is to increase lift at lower airspeeds.....because flaps change the wing you also get an increase in drag....
Ok we all agree...with added drag you run the risk of a stall, because flaps increse lift at lower airspeed you might not recoginze the stall until it's too late......
Throttle management is paramount....as this is a beginners forum I have assumed (you what happens) that cgibbo might not have the experence....
That's why I say at first to have 1 a good flyer stand with you on the spot and 2 shoot approaches with no flaps and see hoe the airplane is......You can do flaps after you've gotten used to the airplane