Brainox, in terms of ratio, each and every person active in RC airplanes represents many more that got the bug and due to; crashing/more learning than they bargained for/losing money/a million other reasons... then quit the hobby.

The best chance for your success is if you learn and receive guidance from knowledgeable people. If this happens to be a group of park fliers, great.

The better and more conventional route, and the route of your logical best outcome is to find a local club, call them, and make an appointment to meet someone from the club. Most clubs have free instruction and you take it from there if you decide to.