Mark,

I've seen the GWS P51 fly for about 10 seconds due to it quickly crashing. Now, not saying the same is going to happen to you but, it was this guy who loved the Mustang so much, he insisted on that being his first r/c plane. Those planes must be flown with power at all times and tend to tip stall if slow down too much. I'm with Crashem, a Tiger Moth is a great lazy floater style plane as well as the Pico Stick. This hobby is expensive and can get even much more expensive within minutes, so just be careful.

As far as the safety tips, yes, stay clear away from the prop and don't fly over yourself or any others. Be safe and good luck,

Oh and yes, ask for some help if you can.

Good luck and welcome to R/C.