Hey that's grate.
5 seconds is a good start. Just take your time and practice,practice,practice. Don't push to far to fast or it may get pretty expensive.
One of the best things to read I've found to help a new pilot get up and fling with some level of confidence is Radd's School of Rotary Flight.
http://www.dream-models.com/eco/flying-index.html.
This single most helpful training tool for any heli pilot old and new is a flight simulator. This is the one thing you'll hear over and over from everyone.
Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.