Mudman,

Here's a copy of my reply to a similar post

1. Start out with a high-winged trainer...you can get all the info you'll need by searching the threads in this forum and the ARF forum.
2. Get hooked up with a good instructor and a buddy box. They'll help you avoid a lot of stuff you don't want to happen and will probably be a tremendous source of information to you. Also, try out your local club, you'll probably find a bunch of the best folks you'll ever run into there.
3. Get a copy of the Real Flight G2 simulator. That way you get to crash your airplanes on the computer where they don't cost you anything to replace. I'm also a "full-scale" pilot and the G2 got me to the point where I solo'd on my third flight. Can't say enough good about it.

No such thing as a stupid question...

Hope this helps.....good luck with the flying...

Rick
Albuquerque R/C Club