Congratulations on making a decision to join this hobby. It's better than sitting in front of the television.

Follow Kens' advice if you can. He is Da Man around here.

Some clubs also have youth programs that can get you in the air for not a lot of money and there's usually someone who is
upgrading and will sell their trainer to a new member.

Check out the fields but also check out the clubs. Sometimes the clubhouse meets in church basements or places like that and they might be right around the block from you.