Welcome back. I would try to get that old engine fired up again. Get some old glow fuel and soak it for at least 24hrs. Maybe a gallon of diesel fuel would work too, not sure. Even if you decide to go electric you can sell it on ebay for $40 or so. I prefer glow to electric and still use 72mhz equipment. Most clubs offer lessons and I would go that route. With an instructor you don't need the training technology.