Well, it was worth a shot...
Simulators here:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...1&I=LXVW01&P=7
And here:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...1&I=LXK391&P=7
Get a kit (my opinion) Won't be much flying left this year, and beginner kits are easier to build than advanced kits. It's good to learn the building techniques early so you're not overwhelmed later.
Here are three good starters:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...1&I=LXDJB9&P=0
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...1&I=LXJ557&P=0
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...1&I=LXFG11&P=0