I am a self-taught R/C pilot, but I don't recommend it. My son is learning the right way, with a buddy box and a careful, caring instructor.
I put up a page about how I taught myself at
http://www.his.com/~rb/rob/selftaught.htm
I hope it is of some help to other beginners.
Comments are certainly welcome.

-rb

"Never be in a hurry to fly"