I agree with the majority here GB! that engine sure is pretty,,,but you can burn em out pretty quick! and then it is only a paper weight.
IF you could get the names of some of the pilots that are in that club you mentioned. just give em a phone call. Heck, If they got time? I am sure they will come and help you get set up the right way.

I live in the sticks here too. And we don't have a club going as of yet. it is in the plans tho.. however I get frequent phone calls from kids of all ages. and am more than happy to help them out, from Plane building, rigging, balance, radio checks, everything to make sure the 1st flight is an enjoyable moment and not a bad memory.

Phone calls are easy! and that is such a pretty engine isn't it!
Smoky.