opjose- you've got to be kidding with those two recommendations. 3d aerobatics airplanes for a beginner pilot? That's a good way to make sure a newcomer to the hobby gets discouraged quick and never comes back.

To the OP: You've gotten some good recommendations in this thread. I'll still say the best is a traditional balsa trainer, the bigger the better, flown with help from an instructor. If that's not possible for you, the Super Cub has a good reputation. Get the DX6i radio. It's a few more dollars but the features are worth it.