RE: Simulator Controller
You can spend a lot of time trying one thing after another. I would just recommended getting Real Flight Basic for $99 and be done. A good sim is something you can use for a long time after getting in the air with a rc plane. After getting past your initial training, you can use the flight sim to try new moves rather risk your model. And on rainy or windy days, if will give you some stick time.
Worst case scenario, you can recoup some of your money buy selling later. Just my 2 cents. Scoot