I did it..taught myself that is. My dad starting building for me when I was about 13. Started with an electric ARF. It can be done, but it is more expensive, and not recommended by anyone. :stupid:

With your experience you should be better off than some (i.e. plane coming toward you some controls are backwards etc..) Setting up the plane is alot of it. Control directions (back is up, forward is down etc..), CG, etc.

Keep us posted, and read as much as you can >along with using a Simulator !!

lata,
james

Oh yeah. As stated above, try to get ahold of an old 2 meter glider, or get an electric glider. They are slow, mushy to control (good if you are new..), and have that ultra-light wing loading.