I spent allot of money on my flying education, unfortunately it was replacing and fixing most of the airplane s that I have flown, at least until the last couple of years :spinnyeye . Being a bit on the stuborn side, I refused help from my 'no everything' friend and learned to fly 'eventually' on my own. What helped me was subscribing to RC magazines such as the modeler and plane news. Those magz are plum full of info and really helps you imagine what to do well before you get to the field. Would suggest a magazine subscription to any and all beginners. :sunsmiley