Dam that Rosemont Hobby show!!

Looking for a first plane...ever. For me, and something I can teach my 10y.o. to use after I get the basics down.

I know all about nitro v. electric, as I've been in RC Cars/trucks for a while. I like nitro there, but for my plane, I want electric (lotsa reasons, I have a park near my house & want to be able to fly quickly/easily..not bring a ton of stuff, etc.)

I'm thinking the 40-50" wingspan range, I don't have a radio (for flight, and I want 2.4ghz), I'd like to teach myself vs. hiking to a club (I know it's better to learn from others...but again, I want to be able to fly w/my kid after school without schlepping 45 min away). I'd like a somewhat well-known brand, as I want to be able to get parts easily/cheaply (tower, LHSs, etc).

So far, I have it down to three options:

Hobbico NexStar Mini EP: http://www.hobbiconexstar.com/nexstar-mini/index.html $269, appears to be more of a 'real' plane w/balsa construction...but is that 'good', or does foam make more sense for a first plane(in general and/or in this class of plane)? I also like the trainer software that comes with it

Flyzone Switch: http://www.flyzoneplanes.com/airplan...530/index.html $300, I really like the idea of switching to mid-wing after I learn, but do you pay too much $ for that flexibility?

Flyzone SkyflyMax: http://www.flyzoneplanes.com/airplan...511/index.html $200 Full-featured Park flyer, hand launchable, cheaper than the others & the pusher prop won't break in a nose-over. But is it a good 'real' trainer...does it prepare you for the next step as well as the more traditional ones I named?

Thoughts? Other/better options??

Thanks for your insight!