adws, the Hobbico Avistar RTF is a consistently good trainer which you will not get bored with quickly. Admittedly, some folks say that the 4*60 is easier to fly than a trainer, but some folks don't, so it's hard to say - depends on the flyer. If you get the Avistar RTF you will have the Transmitter already so you will only need a "flight pack" for the 4*60.

If you're into computers, you may want to try the simulator

www.realflight.com it saves a lot of planes!

have fun.