RE: another "fly without an instructor" question
Yes...Start with something more forgiving, like a bigger high wing foamy or electric, maybe even a sailplane (much slower, but teaches you the basic flying techinques). I started with a Yellow Bee, then a Accieptor Badius, then a sailplane, then a Duraplane, and finaaly a Nexstar. I started flying last summer, too a short break over the winter season, and now I try to go daily to a huge open field (with a runway I cut myself) to fly. The trick is to be automatic with your response ( fly away from you or towards you should not tax your mind). Remember, when flying a gas, right after takeoff, power down, trim and enjoy. I think I may build me a low wing flyer. Good Luck.