The first thing you should do is see if there is a R/C club where you live. The members can help you with many questions. If there is not, a glow powered trainer plane with a Four channel radio and field equipment will be about $500. Try and get help though, it will make your first experience a pleasant one. You did say something about electric planes OK if your flying space is limited but if your like most you will want a glow plane sooner then you may think.