ORIGINAL: HoundDog

It's all been said .... Get access to a simulator, Join a club, get a Competent instructor, fly with a buddy box. That's about it. There's a lot more to this hobby/sport than just flying the plane ... U can always tell a self taught air plane driver, from a club Educated Pilots ... Usually by just their actions and where they tend to fly. ALL OVER THE PLACE.
Good Luck
Here's 3 clubs in your Aera:
dicates clubs participating in AMA’s Introductory Pilot Program. For more information on this program please Click Here.

Name	Number	Members	Contact	Info	District	*Intro Pilots
TRI STATE MODEL FLYERS INC Flying Site Details 3.98 miles	1425	54	MARK CAMPBELL Email Contact	Phone: 606.465.2838 Visit Website	6
ONA RC CLUB Flying Site Details 24.50 miles	5046	30	RONALD EARNEST	Phone: 304-562-6687 Visit Website	3
FLYING HILLBILLIES R/C CLUB Flying Site Details 24.50 miles	657	75	MICHAEL EDEN Email Contact	Phone: 304.549.9534 Visit Website	3

Hey HoundDog,
When did you leave Apache Junction?