There should be 2 clubs in your area, one a scale model club (ships, etc.) and nitro/gas club that's one of the oldest in the US.
http://impba.net/index.php?option=co...d=53&Itemid=86 . Contact Ken Hildreth, he'll help you out. Tell him I said Hey. If you have any problems, let me know as I know a few others in the club. A friend of mine moved to Chesterfield and I put him in contact with Ken but he just moved back up here.