My first experience with a instructor was a bad one unfortunately. I crashed on only my fourth flight. Afterwards several people told me he never should have let a beginner fly as low as I was. Nervously I got back on the horse and got a Duraplane but even with a different instructor I was so nervous I never enjoyed the flying and eventually quit.

So I guess I'm saying don't just join a club for club-sake, make sure it is reputable and actually is organized. A lot of people are eager to help whether they are capable or not. Caveat Emptor I suppose.

So, good club + an instructor that is reccommended = FUN.