I disagree with the comment...."It won't teach you to fly." I purchased G2 Lite and practiced for approximately 4 months before taking my trainer to the field. After having an experienced pilot take my plane up and trim it out, I took over the controls and proceeded with 7 touch-and-go's on my first flight. Then after only five trips to the field with my trainer, I was a little bored and decided to move up big time. I then built a H9 Funtana 90 and followed the same process as I did with my first plane by having an experienced pilot trim it out. I will tell you that there is nothing more exciting than watching peoples faces when you arrive at the field with a 3D plane and tell them that this is only your 7th time to fly. I got many negative comments from the old timers about how a computer can only teach you so much, but after they watched me fly ( I assume they thought they would help pick up the pieces) they seemed to have a little more respect. I know not everyone will have the same experiences as me, but I also believe that if someone is capable of flying and landing all of the planes on the simulator with total confidence, then they will have a perfect solo flight their first day with minimal help. I will suggest that you let the instructor make the final decision whether you are ready or not to land. Good luck.....with your new hobby!!