You can try a spad too.

I don't like them, but they are cheap to build. They are hard to fly, but they are durable and cheap to repair. If you can learn to fly one, you can fly almost any trainer.

[link]http://www.spadtothebone.com[/link]

You can build some of the 'trainers' for less than $30.

I never thought I would recommend these things to anybody, but your situation is an exception. Just be careful around people, including yourself. The prop can remove a digit in less than half a second. Make sure you have supervision at all times and try to find someone who is knowledgeable in RC or at least small engines.

These are not toys, they can be very dangerous. Get help from someone if you can.

The electrics, at least the ones I have seen, do not simulate glow trainers very well.

Reflex is a good sim. I have it too. It's harder, in my opinion, than the real thing. Mostly because you cannot see the runway and you have to make lots of corrections on approach.

If you have lots of farmland, and supervision, you may be able to get something going. When you are older and can drive to a field, DO IT!! You will learn far more from the experience of others than from your own. I drive an hour to my field every time.

I fear you may get discouraged without an instructor; so be patient and get used to crashing and repairing. It is worth it. Repairing planes is a good way to learn about basic aerodynamics. I am a beginner too, but I spend hours at the field just learning from the others and now, I can distinguish good advice from bad.


Good Luck!!