I agree with what a couple of people have said. Go to the field with your equipment and get it set up to fly, then watch others flying.

When you see someone that seems to be a competent pilot, ask them if they would help you get the engine running properly and do a test flight. Chances are they'll be flattered and happy to help. Once they're in the air, they'll also most likely offer you the sticks.

Just remind them that you've never flown, make sure the plane is way up there, and be sure that they're ready to take the transmitter back if you get into trouble. After a minute or so with the plane you'll know whether or not a buddy box will be necessary to learn properly. If so, ask them if they'd be willing to take you up with a buddy box.

It would also be best if you have a spare, cheap, 4 channel transmitter and your own buddy cord. That way you could have it set up, trimmed to match your transmitter, etc. and it will take very little effort on their part.

I wish you were closer. I'm a club instructor and teach new guys frequently. Sometimes it's the last thing I want to do when I get to the field, but if someone was ready to go, it would be much easier.

Taking the time to set up my cord, reset trims on my transmitter, and just getting everything ready can take up a LOT of time.

By the way, we post club instructors' names and phone numbers in the club news letter, and even though I've trained numerous people, I've never once had someone call to schedule time.
Dennis-