Among the other advantages of flying with a club beside the comraderie, and fellowship and or training that usually is avalible for free with one only needing to ask is the fact you can usually find the best deals on stuff (used or otherwise) and in some case even free and thats a fact.

I have given away a number of training packages to the right person. I would urge you to find your local clubs and visit during their busy times and talk to the folks and most importantly find a mentor and get involved (join) before you start spending a lot of money. This not only gives that all important key to your success (your mentor) some imput on the equipment you/he will be using but also demonstrates your willingness to become a viable contributor to the club and flying friend. Only the folks willing to do that will get the real deals and thats a fact.

John