Evening Destructor,it's in my profile,but have been flying r/c since the early 80's,building and c/l since the mid fifty's. Most of my experience came the hard way,now with the phone and net one can get answers in seconds,which is great. I would much rather ask someone on this forum a question than do it the hard way,lots of good information here to be learned. Hope I've helped you.
PS. Another good reason to join a club is friends to fly and discuss this hobby/sport with.