Here is a collection of web links and documents of particular interest to people considering how to get started in the RC flying hobby.
R/C Airplane World website: http://www.rc-airplane-world.com/learning-to-fly-rc-airplanes.html
AMA Newcomer Guide: NewcomersGuide.pdf (modelaircraft.org)
AMA Tips for Newcomers: www.modelaircraft.org/files/704.pdf