I actually started on the RTF Park Zone Micro Cub and Night Vapor. You can fly them on a football field but there has to be little or no wind. They allow you to practice the basic skills for larger planes. They are very easy to repair and parts are available on-line. I practice with my Night Vapor in front of my house in the evenings because it has lights. My 1st true RC plane was the ARF GWS Slow Stick F. Easy to build and very cheap for a first plane. I bought a Spektrum DX5e radio/receiver combo for $80.00 and the GWS F Stick for $40. Throw in 2 micro servos for $20 and a 450 Lipo Bat for $10 and thats $150 for a very good flight system. I luv that plane. No crashes or repairs and I have been flying for about 3 months. I just added a Blue Wonder brushless system for $20 bucks and the plane climbs straight up and I can just cruise it around in circles like a Hawk looking for dinner. Very forgiving aircraft. I made my 1st touch and go landings this weekend. People thought I had been flying for years.