I was one of those that without boring you with a long story wasn't able to get to a club on the days they taught beginners so went it alone so can understand it doesn't suit everyone.
I'd still advise people to get help if the can as it'll make it a less costly experience but as I've done it myself and now fly full 3D there's no reason others can't do exactly the same BUT a lot of that is down to being good advice as well in terms of selecting planes to suit their ability and where they're going to fly and also taking into consideration for their maiden flight they're going to be standing in the middle of a field all on their own with an untrimmed plane and their heart in their mouth not knowing what to expect.

My 1st hand launch the plane just went up and over my head behind me in the wind and heaven knows how as it was dissapearing in the distance but I managed to get it down into a tree without any damage - actually I forgot my 1st plane which was my Xmas present and lasted all of 4 seconds on boxing day so this was my second attempt having got myself a Simulator as well !!!!

Not only that but people in here can give good advice as to what plane is going to give them the greatest chance of it lasting more than 3 weeks but also with a cheap FMS Simulator for £17 with a USB TX it's only going to save a fortune in the long run and one of the best investments anyone wanting to go it alone is ever going to make !!!!!!!

I do get fed up with some of the die hards that THE ONLY WAY from the start is a 4 channel Balsa trainer as well as whilst I totally agree it's going to fly a lot better than a Super Cub or a EasyStar, handle wind better and may overall be a better plane in the long run if it gets destroyed in the meantime the newbie may never get to see the benefits as they get disillusioned and give up the hobby.

Just my 10p's worth and rant for a Tuseday afternoon !!!!!