Guess I got lucky. I was trained at a local field by a very patient and compitent intructor. Thanks Harry!!
He spent a lot of time with me with the pass the box method with no mishaps.
Since then I have trained many new pilots using a cord and I do feel I owe it to the hobby.
There are good schools and better techniques. If you want to fly, there is a school close and have the $$ go for it but you may miss out on making a new friend.
I am and will always will be a friend to Harry since he spent his time with me.

Mike