Having been in your shoes only a few years ago......I would suggest a great planes simulator. IMO it was the best money i have ever spent as far as the rc hobby. I always wanted to learn to fly and years earlier had tried the "buy a plane..teach yourself to fly route" It doesnt work. [&o] One day i stopped by the LHS to daydream a little and discovered the simulator...bought one and 2 months later i bought a nexstar select and flew solo the next day. Either way you cant go wrong with the simulator...it is a great way to brush up and i can fly when the weather is bad. Good luck