It's always difficult starting out, so as well as practical advice for members, HDRCMC has produced a series of fact sheets. Please click on the links to view and save a pdf:

Learning to fly - Getting started
Learning to fly - Part 1 - Initial thoughts
Learning to fly - Part 2 - Building a trainer
Learning to fly - Part 3 - Installing the radio gear
Learning to fly - Part 4 - Preparing for your 1st fight
Learning to fly - Part 5 - Flying field etiquette
Learning to fly - Part 6 - The first flight
Learning to fly - Part 7 - Learning to land
Learning to fly - Part 8 - Coping with the unexpected
Learning to fly - Part 9 - Types of engines
Learning to fly - Part 10 - What discipline?