Yes i hear what you are saying as im only new to the hobbie myself 2 years my maye who has been flying told me to get a simultor so i did i used it for six months learning to do figure 8's and landing's i never was tought from anyone, my mate took me down to the park and after 30 mins i was landing my plane and flying it with no problems at first yes my nerves were giveing me the hand shakes but i got over that in 10 mins