Another good idea is using a simulator. You can download FMS (flying model simulator) at rc-sim.de, and obviously choose the English instructions and follow the links. While it is not the most realistic of simulators, you won't notice until you actually start flying. This is more of a tool to get your thumbs used to operating in the right directions; it has saved me hours upon hours of flying time because I didn't have to think about orientation or over controlling the sticks. You can also hook your own radio up to your computer and operate FMS, if you buy a $9.00 cable from ebay. Like I said, a simulator will save you lots of time training, and quite possibly an airplane.