It's always difficult starting out, so as well as practical advice for members, HDRCMC has produced a series of factsheets. To download, right click and "save as":

Getting started:  Click here to download this file
Learning to fly - part 1 - initial thoughts: Click here to download this file
Learning to fly - part 2 - building a trainer: Click here to download this file
Learning to fly - part 3 - installing the radio gear: Click here to download this file
Learning to fly - part 4 - preparing for your 1st fight: Click here to download this file
Learning to fly - part 5 - flying field etiquette:  Click here to download this file
Learning to fly - part 6 - the first flight: Click here to download this file
Learning to fly - part 7 - learning to land: Click here to download this file
Learning to fly - part 8 - coping with the unexpected: Click here to download this file
Learning to fly - part 9 - types of engines: Click here to download this file
Learning to fly - part 10 - what discipline? Click here to download this file