First, master the high wing trainer, be able to fly it to it's limit. Be able to land it with perfection regardless of wind conditions. Then, move onto a should wing model of the Ugly Stick variety. This will teach aerobatics and more landing skills. At this point, the flyer will be proficient to go for that pattern plane, big bird, jet, etc... Sucess in this hobby is a staircase that progresses upward.