Hi there. I'm new to the whole rc airplane deal. Ive been wanting to get into it for years and finally i figured it was the time. But I am kinda set back by the amount of stuff available to me. Basically, I am new to modeling, I've never flown befor, and i more or less have no idea where to start.

I do know that after some looking around and after reading some customers reviews, Id prolly like to buy whatever i need from Towerhobbies.com or horizonhobby.com, but i would like some recomendations on what would be a good first kit, and what exactly it involves, ect. Only thing i do know is that id like to get a gas plane.
I also realize it would be a good idea to pick up a trainer of some sort for the pc and practice till my fingers bleed too, especially since where i live there isnt a local hobby shop or a flight club of any kind. You guys are my only source!!

My goals is to learn and get into the hobby in all aspects and then progress into harder models and more of them.


Anyways, experienced flyguys, clue me in please!

p.s. oh yeah, is there a difference between glow, gas, nitro planes? or is that just different wording for the same deal?