RE: Newbie solo after learning on a Sim?
Here is a Good Idea Go to your local RC Hobby Shop in many cases they will have the Sims up and running for you to try. I would suggest Great Planes Real Flight.
Also a little Tip.
My First plane was a ARF Trainer that all I had to do was put the wing on, fuel, and Break the engine in simple huh NOPE The fuel tank wasnt mounted right and shifted to the back $400.00 went through the roof of a building. Get some help