Welcome to the hobby !

As already stated, I suggest that you find a local club and get some assistance. The local club may have a trainer, that they can use to teach you the basics of RC flying.

Going it alone usually leads to disaster. Clubs, in addition to offering flight training, provide a suitable place to fly, and fellowship with like minded individuals.

You can locate a nearby club, here: http://www.modelaircraft.org/clubsearch.aspx