I think it really just comes down to persistence. Too many people come into this hobby thinking a helicopter will just hover it's self. And when they try to fly it, and learn that it most obviously does not, they get discouraged. The less pre-conceptions you learn, the better. Take it slow and easy, learn all you can from those around you, and most importantly, practice. That's all there is to it. If you're persistant, you will get it.