Go down the list here in beginners. You will find this question has been asked many times. As a matter of fact, when I found your question the one below it was the same question which had many great suggestions for starting out. This thread was started by Wes somebody. My suggestion is to find a club in your area and talk to the folks there. These are the people whom will be directly involved in helping you out, if you ask.

Mark DeSchane, AMA 59157