RE: Advice/help for really NEW guy
WELCOME to the wunerful worl uf RC plains,
Well You seem to have been bitten by the bug anyway so do some research here on rcu. At the top of this forum is a great list of available trainers. I would check out the local clubs BEFORE you spend another dime though especially on a radio. You should decide if you want to go the club route (I definately recommend it) and if you do you will learn a lot and gain skill more quickly. I would get a radio brand recommended by that club for trainer compatibility.
personally I would go for a SIG LT 40 with an OS 45 and a radio that will hook up to whoever is going to train you. I really would do the trainer route as they are tougher to master than one would think. GOOD LUCK