I started on this hobby this year and I'm really enjoying it.

I downloaded FMS and G4 (demo only), learned the basics of flying and bought a Super Cub. After going through the usual learning curve (i.e. - crashes and stupid mistakes), I now feel pretty comfortable flying my SC, including a few 15 mph winds.

I think I'm at a point where I'd like to upgrade to something bigger and better (electric only). The T-34 by E-Flite looks like a good candidate. Here are my questions:

1) I have never done flaps before. Does FMS (simulation) do a decent job with their models or I really need an instructor to learn it? Does anyone know a FMS plane that would be like the T-34?
2) How much distance is required to take off and land with this plane? I use a large parking lot (with no cars) near where I live (lots of open space around it) and want to gage if it is adequate as a runway for this size of plane.
3) What other things I should watch out for as I upgrade from the SC to the T-34?

Thanks!

JP