A good rugged 40 size trainer, a 6 channel computer radio (I like Futaba but others are good too) (will work for years or life), ThuderTiger or Evo motor. Go ahead a start looking for a club. Check out what kind of field equipment they have and where they get it. This way YOU can pick out what you want, where you will get it and meet some great guys at the same time. You will also find out if they are the kind of club you want to be in. Check out several clubs if you can, they can have different goals and attitudes. You will find the one you will fit into best this way. ASK QUESTIONS!!!! They won't mind, unless they just crashed.

Welcome to the hobby madness.