lossimon,

I respectively disagree with the statement that most airplanes are scaled down versions of a real "scale" airplane. As I said in my previous post, this is a good place to get some ideas but you are right......... the number 1 item would be to find and join a club and number 2, get an instructor and let him or her guide you in your first equipment because it will be what they are familiar and comfortable with and that will really help you get started on the right foot.

Good luck,
Andy