Forgot to mention a couple of things. The Wilga is a 4 channel, but again, strongly recommended as a good beginner plane.
Also, I am a beginner and was told that the J3 was HARD to fly. Before I had any experience I bought a J3 Grasshopper 3 channel about 3 foot wingspan. It is no longer in existance [] but on the other hand I do have a small bag containing the remains....