cc268 that is an excellent choice and far better than the T-28 for someone new however that would in my opinion be the second choice . The first choice would be this one:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXCKWL&P=ML

It is slightly less expensive, the additional batteries are slightly less expensive, Most of our folks get along a little better with this airplane. I have trained folks with both but much prefer the Sensei.

John