ORIGINAL: Kodiak599

Hello all, as the title says, I want to get started in the world of RC flying.

I am an avid aviation enthusiast, i play any flight sim I can get my hands on, and I am currently enrolled in flight school and hope to become a professional pilot (someday).

Now what kind of enthusiast would I be if I didn't give RC flying a go?

I have been reading the forums for a few days now, browsing beginner and advanced posts, looking through all the different sub-forums and absorbing the information I can.

I just have a few questions to you all as a community.

1. Where to get started? I have been looking at the NitroPlanes website, and there are a few planes I really like. http://www.nitroplanes.com/60a-dy893...y-rtf-24g.html
is the plane I really want. Now in real life the A-10 is an extremely stable, easy to fly aircraft. That can be controlled at almost any speed. If this plane is to scale it should behave the same. If it will not be a ''good'' starter plane, where could I find one? I am looking for full control. Rudder, Aileron, elevator.

2. Clubs
I live in Abilene, Tx (I.E the butthole of Texas) Stuck here until my wife gets orders elsewhere. I looked up info on any clubs around, found one and e-mailed the guy. but google earth's image of the club flying site looks like it has been a cow pasture for a number of years. I e-mailed the contact info listed, so I will see if he responds or not. Does anyone else know of a club close to Abilene?

3. Transition from electric to gas(glow i think is the correct term?) and from foam to balsa. Also, RTF, ATF, and Kit. How do I know what I need to make them fly? I guess that's a more advanced question once I actually get into the sport more. I am starting out electric for sure, would like to give ''real'' motors a shot. Had a Nitro truck for a few years, i can only imagine one of those little beasts on an airframe.


Any and all help/advice will be appreciated and taken into consideration.

Thanks in advance