Originally Posted by
lopflyers
Absolutely no. The only safe way to learn to drive a car is with an instructor. The only way to safely fly a RC plane is with an instructor. He lives in an area with at least 50 clubs, it is a densly populated area. Im sure he can find a kind heart instructor. You teach what you know...........
I think that is a bad analogy and I disagree with that. It is always better to learn by an instructor but if you can't and wish to teach yourself it is possible and can be safe. I always recommend a powered glider as they basically fly themselves and are easy to see also.
I will agree that if there are that many clubs in the op's area surely he could find one that could help.