New FAA sUA pilot in Orange County, CA. Laguna home base and surrounding communities appear to be good places to fly. Taking it slow, only sim-flights so far, but they seem to be going well. Still worried about the basics of flight operations. Planning first test flight soon.  

Hi Olde,  Welcome,
You came to the right place, there is loads of information here.
Just take your time and look around, what you can't find just ask for help.
Enjoy, bye
davawt

Please choose a wide place without interference and calibrate your compass at the new location before flight. Here are some suggestion for environment.

nicely done - thanks for sharing.