Hi,

I left the hobby over 30 years ago and came back last December. The thing that helped me most to get my orientation, landings and "thumbs" back with out having to pay for costly "mistakes" was the flight simulator software. Of course, nothing beats the real thing with an instructor, but this is the next best thing and you can do it when it is convenient for you and on days you can't fly.

I would suggest you may want to contact someone locally, then give the simulator a try first - I think you will be surprised at how well it works and it will get you up to speed very quickly. If you do buy one, make sure it has a cord to plug your own transmitter into the simulator such as the RealFlight G2.

Hope this helps.

Let us know how you make out.

Fly4Fun,

Wayne Miller