Thanks for all the replies! And I don't mind the de-railing. My goal is to fly warbirds exclusively once I am comfortable. I want a 1/6 scale A-10 as my big "project" plane. But that is YEARS down the road.

Looking at the planes, and the trainers. The price difference between the Nitro and Electric planes is enormous.  I assume it's because of the motor being more expensive and the planes are usually larger in the nitro style?  I am getting a plane as a birthday present. Money is a little tight and I have wanted to get into this for a while. Wife finally gave me the ok to pick a plane out and she would see what we could scrounge up.  I would much rather have a plane that I can fly for a long time and learn on than something that looks "cool" and flies "ok".  I am getting in contact with my local club, thanks for finding that website for me!  Hopefully they start flying again soon and I can go out and watch/chat for a while.  With everyone saying start nitro, I really want too. But 400+ for a plane is just a little out of my price range Maybe I can convince my wife to go for it.

Thanks again for all the answers and keep em coming!