YUUUP  I can remeber being a noob, still am.  Did RC cars for many years back when the RC10 was the first real car out there.   LEarned my directions but was foreced to quit due to hand issues (Carpel Tunnel)
Just got back into R.C. last spring and managed to learn to fly pretty well at my club (DCRC).  We have a wonderfull field and a ton of very helpfull people. This is a video of what i would say is my best moment so far (altough i have flown a bunch this summer) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSaxv4Js_iA
Several things I have learned
DONT BUY CRAP EQUIPMENT
Dont trust anyone that helps, you are responsible to make sure everything is correct.
And the most important lesson.  MAKE SURE YOUR AILERONS ARE PROGRAMMED CORRECTLY  [:@]

Best noob moment was when i was the first one on the field in the early spring and had Pollen swirls coming off the runway on takeoff.
P.S.  Love the hobby and all the people that make it possible.