I had a student that tried to learn to fly on his own recently..with a Sig Somethin' Extra no less.....it didn't work!!!! After he crashed it several times..he FINALLY came to the club and talked to some of the members... He went home and ordered a trainer that day....

Not only that.....he even tried to fly a Helicopter by reading about it in a book.....it ended up with a bent tail rotor.....and they ain't cheap....coulda been worse I suppose........

I am proud to say that after working for him for several weeks he has become a pretty decent pilot........instead of a pile it.......

So many newbies tend to make the same mistake....try to fly on their own.....the sad thing is.....a lot of them get so frustrated that they just give up this hobby totally.......a real shame...because it can be so much FUN!!

I wish you the best on your flight training.....Listen and learn from your instructor.....

One more thing.....Have FUN....'cause if it ain't FUN....it ain't worth doin'......