Well, I bought the Nexstar Select and have been practicing on the G2 simulator. I don't plan to actually fly unti the Spring but want to find out some things. I have read on the boards that some instructors like having an student with hands on simulator experience and other do not as it may teach incorrect basics. In two days I've gotten fairly good at flying and can land ok although not always on the runway!! Would you suggest laying off the sim and waiting to get in the air for real? I've never flown and I don't want to train myself on the sim and then regret once I actually take to the air.

Lastly, I'm planning to place an order with Tower for a bunch of extras. Anything else you can think of I may need that is not on the list?

In line fuel filter
Extra glow plugs
Extra fuel line
Extra nylon bolts for the wing
Fuel
Extra propellers
Fuel pump for fueling the plane (hand crank)
Trainer cord for my Futaba (do instructors usually have a trainer cord or is that the responsibility of the student - assuming the instructor uses a Futaba radio)?

Thanks for the help.