Just to throw another suggestion in the mix, look at the kits Bruce Tharpe produces. Excellent quality kits. Google "Bruce Tharpe Engineering" (BTE) for his website. I would suggest his Venture or Flyin' King, depending on what type of plane you want (and what he has in stock-his kits tend to sell out pretty quickly). He has the building manuals online, you'll be able to read through it prior to deciding if it is right for you.
Glenn