I soloed when I had my first plane together. And the next, then the next. Single most expensive and frustrating thing I ever did. Muddled through it. Three or four ARF trainers then I got it one day. No club around here. Finally put it on skis. You can land it anywhere in the snow. On a sunny day in the snow you can see the shadow come up to meet the plane. That helps alot in landing. Good luck