That would be OK, but the stock setup on that plane is going to be slow, and it will seem to fly heavy. That is what is nice about getting an ARF, you can add a better motor, better electronics, better battery. It is more than worth it in the long run. My first plane was an RTF, and I completely regret it, cost me about a $100 more in the long run, because the RTF radio equipment was garbage. ParkZone has been known to have one of the better RTF radio setups. HobbyZone is also not that bad. Take a look at this if you really want RTF
http://www.redrockethobbies.com/Hobb..._p/hbz7100.htm
For a little more $ you get an extra battery, a bigger wingspan, a bigger motor and anti-crash technology, at least that is what they say
I still believe that it is easier to learn with a full 4 channel plane that has ailerons. That is how I learned, I skipped the 3 channel options, and people who have started 3 channel, then gone to 4 channel have said that it is much easier to fly with ailerons than rudder only. You can turn down the rates on the ailerons until you get use to them but with the ailerons the plane reacts better to your inputs.
http://www.e-fliterc.com/Products/De...ProdID=EFL2200