I'm going to agree with Matt. I don't know much about the co-pilot, but either way it won't do much to help you take off, land, and get used to reverse directions as the plane comes toward you. I am all for clubs and instructors, but I did learn to fly myself using Realflight G2. After about a month of practice, using the trainer AND some of the other planes on the sim, and using changing wind speed and direction, etc., I was able to fly an Avistar. Granted I was VERY nervous with no one to help, and I have had some rough landings, but never one that sent me home early. Best of luck!!!