i highly recommend the dynaflite butterfly http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXYXJ4&P=0
put an asp .12 on it, plenty of power http://www.hobbypartz.com/72p-12a.html
it flies very slow, and on windless days lands itself
i bought one to put a digital camera on/search for thermals but recently i have been training someone who has had 3+ instructors and everyone (but me) gave up on him, he does much better on the butteryfly than any other plane.

if you enjoy it do not give up

ps
the key to slow landings is throttle management, and prop selection
i highly recommend an apc 12x4 or 11x5 for .40 sized trainer planes, you would be amazed how quick the plane slows down with the 11x5 compared to the 10x7, in flight stall speed is drastically lower too