RE: Next plane / First plane
Actually for an inexpensive and very quick to build foam aerobat you might take a look at the Handy King.
No self-correction, of course, but with appropriate rates and expo it can be a very mellow flier with no bad habbits.
Pre-assembled kit comes with motor and servos installed. Just glue in the self-aligning tail feathers, add your own reciever and speed control and go fly.