Foamies are good to practice with. I learned with a foamie, started up higher and tried getting lower each flight, even if just a little bit. I worked on setting up into a hover even if only for a few seconds, then learned to walk it around with the elev and rudder. It takes months of practice to really get good and confident..
practice one manuever at a time untill you get it then move on to another then another, you get the idea. Practice flying upside down too and get a feel for the rudder. Dont get mad when you crash or screw up cause eceryone does. Just paractice alot.
If you want it bad enough, you will do whatever it takes!!!