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Does the Q in your address mean that you are in Queensland? Depending where you are there are a number of clubs and hobby shops where you could get a lot of the answers you need.

I learned to fly in Brisbane (Tingalpa Model Club) without needing to own a model by paying for instruction. I just turned up and stirred the sticks, this arrangement suited me fine at the time, and no cleaning up after!

There are also clubs and hobby shops in other parts of Queensland, and most places welcome newcomers. Whilst you can get a lot from this forum it cannot replace getting out to somewhere people are actually flying.

Terry