Being a scale pilot may sometimes be a disadvantage. I have known a few pilots that have told me that themselves. Actually if I remember some thought it was harder to fly r/c than scale.
But lots of scale pilots also fly r/c so good luck.
The LT-40 is a good starter, get on a buddy box at the club as you plan. You will enjoy I am sure.
I have flow in Land O Lakes area here and there. I used to live in Tampa & when the club I was in closed, I found a few nice spots there in Land O Lakes to get airborne at.
