Welcome to a great addict... Er hobby!! Sounds like a fine set up as far as plane and engine are concerned. You`re absolutely on the right track by getting an instructor. IMHO it`s an absolute must. You probably are going to already, but join a club. One of the things I found when I first got started that surprised me a little is how much it`s meant to get to know the guys in our club. Theywill go out of their way to help. I`m sure it`ll be the same in your club. As for training, everybody learns at a different pace. Take your time and enjoy. Remember one thing. THIS IS A HOBBY WHERE YOU BREAK THINGS! If you understand that and come to accept it, that first crash won`t be so traumatic. Welcome aboard and keep us up to date as your training moves along.