From what I see there I'd figure out an alternatime means to buy the Apprentice. I've seen those fly and they are good quality and fly well.

I was at an event where a vendor was demonstrating the Ares TAylorcraft and that seemed like a good beginer model as well. It's a little small, and that's usually harder to start out with, but is well designed. And the price is right.

http://ares-rc.com/taylorcraft130/


If you don't have an instructor figure you'll need three of whatever you choose before you get one you're able to fly well. Getting help is much more important than buying the right model.