Monster, I too am a self taught pilot, it is possible. I will suggest though that you do not start with that plane if you're going to go it alone. See if you can find something like a Park Zone Super Cub foamie. It is sold here in the US as a RTF kit, pretty cheap too. About $159.00 with TX and everything. It is light, parts are cheap to repair it, and it comes with anti stall electronics built in (although most people don't like it). </p>

Although it is only a 3 channel plane, it flies pretty stable if there's no wind, and it's not a very fast plane. A much better alternative than the plane you have. I saw your statement about the trainers, and not liking the way they look..........I guarantee you won't like the way that Cessna will look after it munches the ground hard!!!!</p>

Srart off with something geared towards a TOTAL beginner, and your success rate will be higher, and you won't get discouraged. </p>

Now, with all that out of the way, if you do decide to go it alone, some things to remember: 1. Altitude is your friend. If you get in trouble close to the ground, not much you can do but crash. The higher you are, the more time to correct. 2. Don't let the plane get too far away. If it's too far away, it becomes VERY hard to tell which way the plane is going. 3. Don't forget about your throttle. The biggest newbie mistake is to full throttle for takeoff, and forget to throttle back. Very few planes are designed to, or need to fly at full throttle, and the controls are MUCH more sensitive the faster you are going. You will most likely only need about half throttle most of the time once the plane is flying. 4. The most important one..........NEVER, EVER, EVER!!!! Fly over people, cars, buildings, etc. ONLY fly in a completely open space, where there is very little chance of hitting someone or something if/when you crash.</p>

Also remember to check to see that you're not flying on the same channel if there are other pilots flying. If you're using an FM transmitter, and there's someone else flying on your channel, the second you turn on your TX, you will most likely cause the other plane to crash.  </p>

Hope this helps. If you can, find a club/trainer to help, or as someone else suggested, at least a flight sim.</p>