I taught myself to fly on the GWS Pico Tiger Moth.

There are two keys to success, which apply to all beginning pilots, no matter what plane you are flying.
1. Make your first flights in calm conditions. Do not be tempted to try it in even a light breeze.
2. Find a large, wide open area for your first flights. You want to be able to take off and then fly some distance in a straight line before you make your first turn. This gives you time to trim the plane for level flight and gain some altitude before turning.

I started at a field that was too small, and I had nothing but crashes before I got smart and found a large field. It made all the difference!

- Jeff