i have to agree with all those that say "get help" but i also know how difficult it is to find it. i don't think you particularly need an instructor if you want to fly... but i do think you need some help. while an instructor will teach you everything you need to know to fly safely and responsibly in the club of your choice, "help" will only let you have some stick time and probably pick up a few bad habits... on the other hand, instant gratification is hard to argue. you friends can "buddy box" you and let you fly once it is a two mistakes high. i do this all the time with my friends.

if you're planning to get another plane, i would suggest something more robust, like the hitec skyscooter or one of the "beginner planes" listed at hobby-lobby. i like how you just decided to get a 3D aerobatic plane right out of the box!!! got gusto! 3D planes have no dyhedral so are not sef righting. to get the tail to dangle beneath the prop, the CG of a 3D plane is well behind the recommended CG for a beginner plane so are very twitchy. to make it neutral in all directions the airfoil (or lack of it) is fully symetrical so lift is created purely by the attitude of the plane. what you need is a nice slow flying park flyer. but the problem is that if you bought the recommended hardware, you're looking for a large trainer, something like the

multiplex magistrate - http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGZV2&P=7

but then it wouldn't be different from your glow engine trainer.

if you like hobby lobby, i would get the following:
easy star - (http://www.hobby-lobby.com/easystar.htm) but you'll have to get another prop or invest in a brushed esc (20A for your lipo's). you can fly this with your axi combination but will require a new prop since your 11" will probably chop off the tail. but this plane is easy to fly (watch the video at hobby lobby) and takes no time to assemble. you can upgrade with larger rudder and ailerons as you grow. larger rudder is credit card glued on... ailerons you cut out yourself. this is mine. i've been flying glow planes (6 in the hanger) and i use this to introduce the hobby to friends.
piper cub - (http://www.hobby-lobby.com/minipiper.htm) but you'll have invest in a new motor/esc

if you like towerhobbies
Multiplex Space Scooter Kit 32.5" - (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGZV4&P=0) once again, need new esc. this plane, however, i think is one of the best candidates!!!

oh yeah, and trying to take off from the ground (ROG) don't be kidding me unless you're getting the magistrate. you're best off learning how to throw it right :-)