RE: Newb in need of advice!
Go to the airfield and learn from an instructor, It will save you money in both the short and long run. Besides not only needing to learn to fly, you need to learn how to tune an engine, make basic repairs, and trouble shoot issues on the ground and in the flight. you cant learn all those lessons unless your really good and lucky, or just have some deep pockets and alot of time. learn how to fly a gas trainer, then you can fly whatever you want.