Flyer2k5-
nobody intended to scare you. Only meant to install respect for the machine and what could happen. With an instructor, there is no reason why YOU shouldn't be on the sticks as soon as he has trimmed out the plane which means as early as a minute or two into the first flight. I don't know what YOUR instructors procedures will be so I won't try to back him into a corner but DO NOT be afraid, only respectful. Your machine could destroy itself or something/someone else if not under control. That is one of the reasons ALL of us fly in open country. Learn and obey your local field rules. Your field supplies look like a good start. You will eventually want a field box to haul it all around in. Again, observe at your field and see what is available and what you like. You can work out of a cardboard box for now or your car trunk if you can back up to the pit line like I can at my field. 4 ft from trunk to pit tables, nice. Be sure you charge your glow starter.
Happy flying!

Bruce