A great electric to learn to fly is the Easy Star II. I would just fly it with the rudder and elevator at first. Put the rudder on the aileron stick. After you learn to fly you can set up the ailerons. The Easy Star is my trainer of choice.

There is a great thread on this plane over at rcgroups.com.

If you are serious about flying RC get a good computerized 7-8 channel transmitter. And you will need a good Lipo charger. Remember to treat your lipo batteries with respect.

todd