I too would say find the club first and go ask questions.

You'll want a trainer type plane, and they're all pretty good, fly well and are reliable, but the club will likely have recommendations. You'll also want your radio gear to be compatible with your instructor's.

One other thing, plan on shelling out in the $450 to $500 range for everything you need to fly, including field accessories, glues, etc.

And welcome to RCU!
Dennis-