You may also want to consider an "elevon" plane, such as the ParkZone Stryker, a Zagi, or other Delta or flying-wing aircraft. Really, it's just ailerons and elevator together, but it's a step-up from a Slow Stick for manueverability and fun-factor. The Stryker even comes in a "ready-to-run" version: all you have to do is add your radio equipment.
This won't give you the "four-channel" feel of something with ailerons, elevator, and rudder, but it will be really fun to be able to roll axially rather than just barrel roll. My Stryker and
Wild Wing are still a blast to fly, and I hear the same story from people who have been flying for many years. They're also beautiful because they are cheap and easy to repair.
I hear good things about the E-Starter, but I have never flown one.