as a relativ newbie myself I'm very glad i hooked with a buddy box instructor
plane at first was a handful as it was terribly out of trim, I doubt i could have
handled it for more than 5 secs, after the trim was set, it took 6 flights
before I could fly it without shaking , I didn't progress fast, and was at about 30
flights before I could even think about landing it ( I didn't progress fast at time
cause i'd only get out once every 2-3 weeks ) when reading back on forums
2 lines stick in my head,
1. self taught pilots are as rare as thier planes
2. no instructor , no fly,

not to discourage ya, you may make it , but it aint as easy as it looks