get a cheapie rc car. that's what i did. it is a great tool because you can stop it, it doesn't cost you a fortune, and it won't cost you anything if you run it into something. also, if you hit yourself with one, it is a lot less dangerous. the orientation thing came to me naturally on the first flight because i had had several cheapie radio shack cars. the looking over your shoulder is a bad idea and makes people look innexperianced, while thinking which one is the low wing, and orienting your sticks takes enough thought to distract you if you are having trouble