I started by talking to a few guys who already flew them. Two years later I bought a Kalt Enforcer ZR. I learned to hover in one day (w/a rotopod). Then transitioned to foward flight. Thats when I learned about ballooning and had my first crash. I put her back together flew for the rest of the year and then it went into the garage for the nexdt ten years. Just recently got a TREX 450S and feel like Im starting over.

P.S. My first flight simulator was R/C STUNT COPTER for PS2....I love that game. the controls aren't the best but you get the idea on how to fly....I still have the EnforcerZR.