Lots of chit-chat. Kennel just needs to go fly.

FWIW, you know what got me using rudder? My GP Cub .40. Sufficiently "authentic" Cubs (with the big ailerons) will make you learn rudder. After putting some time on that plane, I found myself using rudder on everything, even in normal turns in my CG Tiger (low-wing sport plane), especially in the landing pattern. Also realistic slips and crosswind landings are much more intuitive now.

A boxy .40 trainer is a good start...it will teach you how to control an R/C plane. A Cub is an excellent second trainer once you have the orientation and other basics figured out. And then it will teach you how to FLY.