A collection of sites that may be useful for beginners.

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA)  http://www.modelaircraft.org
             The antional club, provides insurance for injury and/or property damage caused by errant crafts. The
             $60  per   year membership fees include a monthly magazine. You must be an AMA member, to be 
             eligible for membership in the local clubs. 

International Miniture Aircraft Association (IMAA)   http://fly-imaa.org
            A club dedicated to fostering and advancing the operation of large scale radio controlled model aircraft.

Local Clubs:
              Emerald Coast Model Aviators  http://fly-ecma.org 
                Field located near Wewahitchka, Fl, AMA and IMAA sanctioned
              Miracle Strip RC Modelers   http://miraclestriprc.com
                Field located near Bay Dunes Golf Course, AMA sanctioned 

Information:

            http://www.rcuniverse.com  Forums on many topics, sales area, product
            evaluations
            http://www.rcflying.net   Forums, Items for sale
            http://www.spadtothebone.com   many inexpensive plane items and designs using
            election sign type material (coreplast)
            http://www.geistware.com/rcmodeling/aerobatics/maneuvers/index.htm 
            Maneuvers, other info
            http://masportaviator.com  Good E-Zine for Beginners
            http://www.towerhobbies.com/rcweb.html  Links to lots of RC stuff
            http://www.easyrc.com/airplanes/index.html General Info from Tower Hobby
            http://www.masportaviator.com  (Model Aviation) - Good beginners site, with how
            to's and discussions
            http://gettingstartedinrc.com/planes/index.asp (Hobby Lobby) - Similar to Tower's
            R/C web site
            http://www.modelaircraft.org/mag/FTGU/titlespageftgu.htm (Model Aviation) -
            copies of beginners articles from MA
            http://webpages.charter.net/rcfu/BegInfo/BegGuide.html 

Learning the Language 

           http://www.towerhobbies.com/intros/introdictionary.html (Tower Hobbies)
           http://www.flyrc.com/glossary.shtml  (Fly R/C magazine)
           http://www.masportaviator.com/defs.asp (Sport Aviator)

Hobby Stores: 
            http://www.chobbyshop.com  Chris' Hobby Shop 6805 E Hwy 22, Panama City, Fl.
                                                               PH: 850-215-3707
            Mihabi-RC Hobbies and Supplies  3141 E Business Hwy 98, Springfield, Fl.  
                                                               PH: 850-914-2815
            Bryan's Hobby Shop, Commons Mall in Dothan, Al  PH: 334-793-2439
            http://www.towerhobbies.com  Internet Store
            http://horizonhobby.com   Internet Store
            http://www.hobby-lobby.com   Internet Store
            http://www.radiosouthrc.com  Pensacola, Owner Tony Stillman who is 
            our AMA Dist V VP.
            http://www.hodgeshobbies.com    Mac Hodges, Andersonville, Ga. 
                                                               PH: 866-924-9505

Others of interest 

                http://www.modelflying.co.uk/news/article/mps/UAN/16/v/2/sp/  (RCM&E article 
           on building from plans)
           http://www.kevinlangley.com/rc.htm  (website of websites)
           http://www.flyingsites.co.uk/index.php 
           http://www.flyingsites.co.uk/links/index.htm 
           http://www.flyingsites.co.uk/downloads/files/convert.zip 
           http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/fg68/427-gas-engine-tuning-newbies.html  Gas    
           Engine Tuning Instructions