I started with a park flyer myself ParkZone j3 cub everytime i flew it i crashed (more parts, more $$$$ )[:-] several things to consider
1. no dihedral on a j3 2. very light (any Wind is a problem ) if you can fly inside that would be great. 3 very small hard to see after 4 weeks of replacing parts $$$$ i went and got me a LT-40 kit which is almost complete now hope to be flying in about two weeks
SAVE YOUR MONEY JOIN A CLUB !!!!!!!!!!! make some new friends find a instructor or at least let someone fly you plane for you the first time out. i too have a simulater (still, scan't spell ) oh well good luck from what they tell me they all crash sooner or latter (a reason to get a new plane and a few extra parts ) Good Luck Mate!!!