There are airplanes that are aspirational, and airplanes that are like your first car. Not real nice, and that's probably a good thing.

I've never flown a Rascal, but if you're dead set on getting one consider visiting your local club first. Be proactive about it, and see if one of their instructors will take you up with a trainer once or twice. You may find that it comes to you quite naturally, or you may find yourself thinking that the more conventional route might not be such a bad idea.