nrgy,
I, like you, taught myself how to fly by first practicing on the RealFlight Deluxe sim. After much practice, I assembled and successfully flew the H-9 Advance 40. I was well prepared by using the simulator and flew very well for the first flight. What I'm saying is that this a a good first plane for someone with your heli and sim experience. Also I feel that the WM Super Sport Senior would be even better as it is larger and looks like it will handle nicely as well as be able to perform most of the basic maneuvers that will keep you interested in flying this plane for awhile. True trainers get pretty boring very quickly for most folks with a little more than just basic skills.
I say, "Go for it!"

Sam