Yes, get FMS and then practice flying figure 8's, landing and taking off. The hardest part will be learning to fly toward yourself during the landing phase of flight while you're close to the ground.

Definitely check into getting an instructor and joining a club. You might have a lot of land but for now it will be better to learn from someone who's able to teach you on a buddy cord. Later on you can have the club out to your place for a cookout and some flying!

Have fun!

Edit: check out Ebay and the Marketplace here on RCU for a sim...you might be able to find "last years model" for around $50, and it will work just fine.