Thats great... I am self taught my self. But it does not take a person having top stay in a trainer for ever. It all depends on your comfort level of flying and how much you want to spend. Oh and also yea right....everyone.....EVERYONE CRASHES......at some point in time. I have crashed a $100 trainer up to a $8000 turbine. It does happen, that is just a fact of the hobby. Suave fly what you want many if you like it go for it.