Buy the plane and start building, the prints and directions are very good,nothing needs to be changed on the plane,builds and flies great as is,big flies better,in the air you'll be glad of the large size. On the club,go a couple of times,meet and talk to some of the people,see what kind of training they have for you,check to see if you're looking into the sun and if so what time of day,that might be a problem. Cost wise that is about double from most of the clubs I've flown at,check to see if they furnish the buddy box or do you have to furnish your own. For that kind of money I would expect Hooter girls and coffee at the entrance.