I too am relatively new to this great hobby. Something said above but not really stressed to you is to and before doing anything with the planes, engines, or your electronics. Find a local experianced flier to work with and check over all the things you got.

I bounced around quite a while trying to really know what all this great hobby is all about and until I found "my friend" who went over all my equipment, showed me how to make adjustments etc.   Also, have him help you with getting started in the simulator.  I had many hours on mine before meeting my friend only to find I had set the controls opposite of everyone else and had to retrain my senses so in emergencies when flying, you automatically move your controls the right way.

Train train train on the simulator once you have it set right before taking your plane out the first time and be sure to have your <font size="3">qualified trainer</font> with you until you get the hang of flying. Don't try doing much of anything by yourself in the beginning. You may go off the wrong direction. You will find there are lots of people out there near by who will love getting you started and flying with you.

Enjoy and good luck.

AltaTed