RE: Made it harder than I had to
The PT-60 is a really good trainer and is a good first kit to build.
Take Minnflyer's advice about building the sport wing rather than the trainer wing.
If you will be working with an instructor at the club, talk to him (or her) before you get the plane ready to go. My guess is that the instructor will prefer to teach you to fly using ailerons and rudder.