awesome! having a place like this to learn is so important. its not necessary, but it makes the process much better. I have a nature area I can walk my dog to and fly and 100% that has made me a much better pilot, but only for sub250 builds. keep doing what youre doing and you'll be just fine! if you can build some semi-permanent race/dive gates out of 4x4 and plywood (and foam/cut up pool noodles), then youre really gonna be cooking with gas.