This conversation comes up a lot, and the plane that always gets recommended is the Hobby Zone Super Cub. It's the lowest cost item I know of that actually flies and lands like a real airplane. It can handle a little bit of wind (Under 10 mph) and can take a beating. If you must learn to fly all by yourself this is the plane to use. The Ultra Stick is a great flyer but it's faster in both flying speed and maneuvering and it doesn't have the self-correcting characteristics of a trainer.