I have read many websites relating to RC flying and they all seem to say the same thing, that is to use an instructor when you first start out. Problem is I live in a small town in the North West of Australia and I doubt if anyone else in this town flys rc aircraft let alone to have an instructor available. (When I brought my plane I got it super cheap because it had been sitting in the toy store for more than 6 months and he couldnt sell it.)
I am still building my new trainer but Im wondering what I will do when I am ready to fly. I have had many years of flying aircraft on computer games and simulators so I know all the principles of flight but am wondering if this would be enough to get me in the air and back down again without crashing the plane. Has anyone else began their flying hobby without an instructor?\

regards,

Troy.