lkjetjoc,

What can I add to the great advice already given?

Well, hmm, first things first, find a local club. Many of them have trainer planes and equipment to help new people become acquainted with this sport.

Second, I would invest in an ARF trainer and kit-build your second or third plane (starting now, if you are so inclined). That way you can get in the air sooner and learn faster. All this on a plane with very little emotional attachment.

Heck, my first RC aircraft was a Hobbico Superstar .40. I still have it. I use it to take friends and family up that want to try RC. I also put a mount for a wireless video camera on it. I have flown it at our field and gotten some great aerial footage with it. So, your ARF or RTF trainer has a lifespan much longer than your personal training period as long as you don't post-hole it... hehehe.

Oh, two more words of advice - buddy box. This is actually covered in the "find a club" portion, but I will say it once again. Find an instructor that uses a buddy-box set up. Much like a full scale trainer your instructor can take over when you get into trouble (such as getting your rights and lefts crossed up when inbound vs. outbound).

Welcome to our sport/addiction!