Well I just got back from the local modle airplane field, I tolked to a couple guys and next Thursday Im going to the meeting. The guys out there told me basically the same thing you guys said, and that is a sim is very good, but not a substitute for an instructor. One of the guys out there told me he would teach me and showed me how the buddy-box works, they even told me which hobby shops are good, so I guess all I have to do now is get my plane, starter, fuel pump, and 15% nitro fuel and Im good to go, at least for now. I'll let you guys know how things are progressing, and thanks so much for the warm welcome and all the advice.
Paul