don't feel bad....my LHS did the samething to me
when i first started...not one word mentioned of a trainner.

i had a couple of supersporster..deffernently not a beginner's
got them used for $40 ea built

i agree with the rest of the guys. if an R/C club is avaliable
to you, you should look into it. some clubs even have designated
trainners for noobies. mine dose.

i got an avistar for $45 and a contender for $35
built and covered at a funfly at my first club attendance.

a complete plane,radio,engine for $100.
hell..one day an old guy showed up at the field.
threw a bunch of stuff on the table and said it was all free.

i genally give my used or un wanted stuff away . need to
clean my hanger every other year...stuff disappear fast

it's a great hobbie and you'll meet a lot of interesting peaple.
most are nice and willing to help.
but buyers beware....peaple are still peaple
sum will try to rip you a new one