I think you have been given alot of good advice. One thing to be ready for is the difficulty you will face when the plane comes toward you and trying to control its flight.

This is especially hard for anyone who has piloted an aircraft because you are used to looking out of the cockpit and flying from that perspective and not the ground.

The advice about a simulator is good because it will help you retrain your thinking and landing as the plane comes toward you will become automatic.

Good luck and enjoy RC flying!

Terry