RE: The Best way to practice flying???
On another post Chimes mentions owning a Hanger9 Eazy2, your general 4ch trainer.
Seriously, if you haven't flown before, you will need help. Flying planes is not like RC cars. That extra dimension (up/down) is a real killer. It is extremely rare for anyone to be able to pick of a plane and fly it successfully if they have never flown before. If you are quick on picking up the skills, you may be flying solo very quickly, but you still need someone to help on your first flights.
For now, the best thing you can do is practice on a simulator if you have one. I find sims boring so do what you need to stay entertained, but you should concentrate on control, i.e. putting the plane exactly where you want at the speed you want.
When you are ready to try the real deal, find a flying field and instructor.
Cheers.