Go for it!
I was on the cord with my trainer learning just to fly. The next time I came back, after flying on the sim, I was taking off, landing and doing rolls and loops with my trainer. Instructor was amazed! I now have a low wing tail dragger, US AirCore Colt 40, I am now doing knife edge, flat spins and all kinds of maneuvers practiced first on the sim. Only flying sense Feb. and I amaze my instructor every time I show up. Can hover the Big Cap 232 and Ultimate Bipe on the sim but I have yet to do with a real one as I do not one to do it with. Thinking about the Magic for starters. Lots of fun, well worth the $$.
Richard