Go for it. I'm self taught and I figured it out without an instructor. Not the easiest way to go but what the heck. What will set you appart from the many people who have gone before you is your shear determination to pick up this hobby. I've said it before, RC aircraft (Fixed and Rotory) is the most rewarding hobby I have ever been involved with. Aerodynamics, electronics/robotics, and flying the darn things! Where else can you take a few pieces of wood, electronics, a bit of glue and determination and make it fly!

Best of luck and most of all stick with it!

Steve
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