CGCINC- I've been into r/c boats, cars and trucks since im 8. Now at almost 43, im going to give aircraft a try. I went to one club by me during a giant scale fly-in. I immediately had the same thoughts as you...getting a big plane. Well, the club president was nice enough to break out the club trainer which was a senior telemaster (I believe)with a 26cc gasoline engine. After getting it to a high altitude, he hit the switch on the buddy box to give me control. All Ican say is...HOLY SH*T!! the controls are extremely sensitive. It took a minute or two but I got the hang of it. It was the best 8 minute reality check on flying. My advice is to get yourself a good simulator. Master trainers as well as the difficult planes in all situations so you will have the least amount of suprises when you get to the field and fly for real.