Bill,
You are very close to Muncie, IN. The headquarters of the AMA our mother ship))

Look them up and check out their address and activities. There should also be several clubs around you and as all fliers we are all eager to help.
You are getting close to making your biggest investment yet. The radio and engine. Just dont buy any sofisticated programmable radia yet. Find a 4 chnl radi but of course go with the 2.4 gzwhich will keep you from getting radio interference and kaboom..

Good luck