GB YOu gave advice that the majority of us disagree with. Under no conditions is it a better road to teach yourself. Can you teach yourself sure too many people are self taught. You cant learn to fly on the Internet.
the easiest. Quickest. Cheapest. Safest. Way to learn to fly is with an instrustor on a buddy box. It is your best Chance of being successful. We never know how many folks try to teach themselves and quit. I dabbled in the late 80's. Didn't do well. It was almost another 20 years before I learner to fly
I also think its best to learn the way you intend to fly if intend to fly 4 or more channels learn to fly 4 channels
There is no bias we just disagree.
Good flying to you