Congrats! Keep in mind though that you seem to be the exception and not the rule, (To other mortal folks-) use an instructor or simulator because it does help a GREAT DEAL- Real flight will help any new person 100%
The hardest part about flying initially is getting the plane set-up properly... to where it CAN fly- reversed ailerons or incorrect CG are the biggest culprits I have seen...
Sounds like you are a natural, and you had the plane set-up pretty well!
Again congrats-