I have to echo what the others have said about the Firebird line of entry level electrics. My wife bought me a Firebird II last year for Christmas. I kind of doubted it would fly but I was wrong. I usually get impatient and fly it in too much wind or try flying out of my front yard and have to dodge trees and powerlines and because of my stupidity and lack of patience I got pretty good with. I have meet a couple of guys that have Aerobirds and Commanders (UPSCALE FIREBIRDS) and after flying their planes, including their Superstar EP's, they encouraged me to take the next step and today I bought an Aerobird Challenger. Don't give up on this hobby. I would suggest getting something like the Commander. It is a bigger version of the Firebird II.

Good Luck and don't give up!