Yes, I would say the same thing. Dive in, and if you have any more specific questions fire away!
Regarding batteries/power systems, maybe the best I've seen in one place so far are here:
http://www.hangtimes.com/weightcompare.html
http://www.hangtimes.com/a123rxsetup.html
http://www.hangtimes.com/a123_batter...iants_faq.html
Generic gas info in the sticky/first post in this forum, here:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_8673009/tm.htm
Don't try to memorize all that. A lot of it is useless - until such time as you need it. Then you'll find it's a great reference.
Welcome, and best of luck!
-Al