Maybe thsi has already been said, I too am a beginner to this hobby.

See if your local club has a website and contact the President or someome else oin the commitee about your interest in this hobby.
I asked the secretary on which plane, controller, field kit and flight sim to purchase.

I did just that and come this Sunday, will soon be of on my first flight with an instructor.

Hope all goes well.

Smo0