I dont think the field is jinxed. I am not supersticous.
I dont know if you have been trained by a trainer.
A reliable engine is a must for a beginer.
Not flying on windy days rule should apply for beginers.
Radio range check rule should apply for beginers and anybody else.
If you havent been trained . Then you can exspect to
be crashing. I know of people that trained there self
and it cost them more money/planes than it would
have if they had been trained.

Taking off/landing on pavement is not like taking off/landing on grass.