I started out just like you. I took my .20 size Cub to the local club and the members took me under their wing. They test flew my plane for me, let me have the sticks for a few minutes, then explained that there was basically no way I could learn on this plane. I swallowed my pride and bought a proper trainer. Your Extra, in the hands of a beginner, is MUCH harder to fly than a Cub.