I would start off with a good 6-8 channel computer radio like the jr6102 or jr8103 or futaba. Buy a trainer airplane like a sig kadet and find a flying field and instructor. It may pay to find an instructor 1st and flying field because there is alwayse a used trainer for sale. I learned on the flight simulator that came with the hobbico nexstar, and it taught me the basics but still does not take the place of an instructor. I then bought the flight simulator reflex xtr and it hooks into all newer radios.