UH....

Please re-consider. You NEED to join the AMA, unless you already have 2.5 million dollars in liability insurance. Don't get me wrong, this is generally a safe hobby, but one plane through a school bus can ruin your whole day.

Find a local club that has people with whom you can get along. GET AN INSTRUCTOR....period. Otherwise, I fear, you may be discouraged and leave the hobby too quickly. Trust me, a simulator is only.....a SIMULATION. It does not provide you with any experience, just familiarity with controls and basic flight principals.

If you must try it without an instructor, order an extra plane now. That way you won't have to wait for delivery after you DO find an instructor. I admire your spirit, but it sounds like you think this will be easy to learn. It's not, for most people.

There are many things you need to know that only an experienced flyer will be able to tell you. JOIN A CLUB people will help you if you are interested and willing to listen. A word of caution.....if you act cocky, or refuse to listen; the members will likely wait knowingly until you need stitches from the prop or help bagging your stack 'o' sticks.

This is a great hobby, and a club will provide you with 'flying buddies' as well as a much needed resource of experience and information.

Good Luck!!