In this part of Canada there are not many designated rc flying sites.
While I can drive for close to an hour to fly at a designated site the local flying club does not have any trainers available to new members and the bulk of the flyers that use this site fly quite large nitro planes, most planes have wingspans over 60".
In hind sight I should have bought a Phoenix flight simulator and started with the Horizon Champ and taught myself. I can fly at a half dozen public playfields and parks in the area and save close to two hours travel and be able to fly as long as I want and not have to wait for the other flyers and take turns.
The newest trainers from Horizon Hobbies the planes with the Safe Technology are great, you can really teach your self to fly,
I have the Sports Cub S and it really is all you need to teach your self. If you are lucky enough to find a fellow beginner flyer you will have lots of fun and with practice become a proficient rc flyer.