If you can work with an experienced pilot for a few flights, it looks like it might work for you. You could try it, and if it seems like it's too much, get an inexpensive "bland trainer" such as (sorted by price):
Tower Trainer http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXCAS2&P=0 $64.99
Solo Star http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=HAN2055 $79.99
Wingman I http://ecsvr.com/wgm/ShopDisplayproducts.asp?Search=Yes $79.99
Sky Raider Mach I http://ecsvr.com/abm/shopexd.asp?id=1955 $89.99