I agree. I'm learning the hard way, launch, fly, crash, repair. I'm all I have, right now. The foam, slow flyers, have been my salvation. My, actual, flight time is increasing & the repair time is decreasing.

I've chosen the high wing design, slower flying electric models, with throttle control & high glide ratios. If it will not glide to a smooth landing when I launch it, by hand, without power, I don't fly until I correct the problem. Two trips to the field to learn this lesson & I'm sure it would have taken 3 minutes with a teacher.

It will take me much, much, longer this way. I am, indeed, missing the fellowship provided by flight clubs, but until I find one, I am learning & even the "slow way" is better than "no way".

Cheers