Everyone makes progress at their own pace. If you think you're progressing too slowly, here's a tip : Try a simulator. You already have the computer, so pick the best simulator you can afford, and wring out the training plane in the sim.

Plus, you can practice at night, or early morning, or on rainy days. The planes might crash a lot, at first... but the computer will reassemble them almost instantly!

Good luck!
Dave Olson