Trent,
Welcome to a world from which you may never return.
The G-2 should be all you need, Dave Brown makes a good sim too. If you have absolutely no one to help teach, and no flying fields around, check out some of the "park flyer" stuff. If you want to fly the glow power, better find a helper who has some experience.
Most of all, visit this site often, ask lots of questions, and DON'T GIVE UP!

Jetts