If you flew for the first time this weekend then I definitely have to go with MinnFlyer on just getting down the basics for now. Chances are still good (unfortunately) that the trainer will take at least one dirtnap before you are done with it. No sense making it an expensive one. Slow and steady is the ticket is this game along with a bunch of fun of course. There will be plenty of time for all the gadgets and tricks.
Meanwhile, welcome to the insanity.