Congrats on the successful flight! About a year ago I started learning to fly on my own also. Except I used Realflight G2 to get used to the orientation problems before I sent up my Aircore .40 trainer (boy, can those things take a beating!). I could take off and fly with little problems thanks to the sim, but landings took the most practice.

This past Christmas I got G3 and fly on it about every other day. Now I can take off, fly, and land the trainer and my newer Spectra Select sailplane with little or no problems. Getting a little boring, actually.

My next project is a Model Tech Magic Extra 300 which is almost ready to go. I know it's a big jump but with low throws and some expo I think I can handle it. If it makes it past the trim flight I'll get used to it with ovals and figure 8s for a few flights, then progress to mild aerobatics I've been practicing on G3.

I'll agree that these forums are awesome! Any info you need is here. I just found this site about a month ago and I'm glad I did. I'll be joining our local club and the AMA shortly to help me progress. Right now I'm only interested in "sport" flying, just having fun.