Originally posted by KoMis
I strongly recommend to practice on the SIM first.
I already have RealFlight G2 with the USB controller. Don't worry - I won't be taking out the real thing until I'm plenty comfortable on the sim! I can hold a pretty decent tail-in hover, but it gets a bit more shaky if side-on. Nose-in is a nightmare! It's going to take forever to feel comfortable nose-in!
Hirobo Shuttle Plus is a good beginners choice - my choice. However you should chose the one that has support in your country-area, ie. cheap parts.
My LHS has good spares support for both the Raptor and the Shuttle, and has packages based on both. Originally I was looking at the Raptor, but was persuaded by the price to go with the Shuttle.
The package is the Shuttle Plus, OS32-SXH engine, Sanwa RD6000 Sport radio (with 4 standard servos), CSM180 gyro + S09CL coreless servo for the tail, training undercarraige and all the other bits you need to get started (starter, battery, etc.). The shop will also check over the model when you've built it and help you do final setup and trim for first flight.