I don't remember... But I taught myself (not recommended-)

This was 1983 so no sims (that I am aware of-) I actually started electric then QUICKLY switched to glow-

I recently trained a 737 pilot on a Hobbico 60 sized trainer, in about 4-5 trips to the field, he was doing the show by himself- (no sim for him either-) now he is flying a Dazzler (Low wing tail dragger) after about 10-15 flights on the trainer-

I still buddy-boxed him on the low wing but he quickly took over- (Maybe flying for Southwest helped a little?)

These days, get a sim, then go to the field with any trainer, a RELIABLE engine and a buddy cord! Sure signs of success...

Later