i would still recommend that you have a person that has some flight experience with you. the ezstar is a great plane to learn on and get a feel of flying but it does help if you have someone just take a look at it, maybe take it up and trim it before you start flying her yourself. the elapor is strong but it does break.

the one thing that will kill you is over-flying the plane. if you feel you are losing control, just let go of the controls completely. the ezstar, more than many planes, will right itself. don't try to do anything fancy until you can fly her around a circuit clockwise and counterclockwise. it's a fairly safe plane with it's pusher prop and it's a soft nose but still be careful.

good luck!