I have some experience with electric cars and boats, and recently I thought it was a good time to step up to planes. However, I've noticed that the amount of electric planes are minuscule to that of nitro/glow powered planes. I have NO experience whatsoever with gas/nitro. So, I have a few questions:

1. Would gas be OK to go with, even for a total newbie beginner to gas?

2. What would be a good starter plane, and what would I need to get everything running (besides what's needed to get the plane running, I don't know what I'm talking about really but I heard about fuel pumps, and chicken sticks, and I'm confused on that topic). Also, is there a plane and everything to get started for under 400 dollars?

3. Reusing materials. I've noticed on the forums that people have been telling beginners to buy a 6 channel radio, and use it in different planes. Does that mean you still have to get a receiver for the plane? And engines too. How hard would it be to transplant it into another vehicle?

4. Nitro/gas/glow basics. Bare bottom basics. What does !QUOT!rich!QUOT! and !QUOT!lean!QUOT! mean? How are they started? etc. I need a good knowledge of what I'm getting into.

5. AMA. Everyone seems to like it and join it, but I don't know if I'm old enough to join. I'm not yet 19, so can my dad join the AMA for me, and just supervise (he doesn't know much about RC and the such)? Also, how much would it cost to use their flying field and to learn from an instructor? I'm already paying alot for the plane, I don't wanna overkill on expenses too.

There might be more down the road, this is off the top of my head. Thanks in advance, I really need some help here. It's alot more complicated than cars/boats, but it looks like a fun hobby to get into.

Thanks,
XDeath