RE: First plane.
Iagree, maybe not the best choice. The little micro planes are neat but the can be a little more difficult than larger planes. They tend to be "twitchy" have a hard time outdoors except of perfectly calm days and so on. You'd be better off with an airplane intended more for the beginner pilot in my opinion.
Now, having said that, it isn't like you went out and bought a giant scale, gas powered Mustang. If you want to give your little micro a try, you won't be risking tons of money and there is less chance of hurting yourself or someone else. Just don't be surprised if it gets frustrating at soem point.
Getting into a local club with experienced flyers is almost always the best way to go.