Don't forget the Avistar. Works well with electricity OR glow, and assembles in an afternoon.

Also:

You can either build your own or buy an ARF plane. The Avistar is an ARF, and a very worthy airframe. My *personal recommendation* is to start with the ARF or foamy and learn to fly first, then build a kit (Sig Somethin' Extra is a great 1st kit). That way, you're not so emotionally invested in the airframe, and will be more able to concentrate on all phases of lactually earning. Takes some of the fear out of the process.

Where are you located? I'd be happy to be your instructor if you're local