Hi 5487
I had to do much of my learning alone also. I probably had over 50 crashes that required repairs on my trainer. The problem is that in a forum such as this, there is little advice that can be given to someone that is learning by himself. Once you mention the basics, after that all that is left to say is to "repair it" and try again. The student does not know enough about it to formulate proper questions. A very few pick it up quickly; I certainly was not one of them. I have taught many people to fly our models, but I rarely offer anything to someone doing it alone, unless they ask a specific, useful question. My best advice is "don't let the crashes spoil your enthusiasm". Good luck.