September 2008 or 2009? I don't know how well you are versed in running boards, but it's kind of like saying, "Hey, I'm going to fly a 747 next month, any hints?" Now, if your already a commercial airline pilot, then that's one thing....
There may be a way of getting some feel for this in a roundabout fashion. You can download the MagicQ PC board from Chamsys for free.
ChamSys Ltd
It has a lot in common with the Hog, and you can get a feel for the programming and layout. There is a pretty extensive help section. You might also want to check out the
High End Systems website for what they have in pdf's on the Hog. (see above) Good luck!