You will need to start out with a good trainer. There are a lot available.

Why kinds of electric planes are you flying? Depending on what type you are flying you may need more or less help from an instructor.

You will at least need someone to help you set up your engine and such. However if you are flying some of the radio shack type electric planes you will probably need someone to teach you to fly as they are completely different.

I started with glow and then bought some electric. I wish I hadn't, I much prefer glow power.