From you post it sounds like you have little stick time. Are there any rc clubs in your town? If so it would benefit you to get with an instructor and do some buddy time. Dont forget to join the AMA most all clubs require that you do. As for a plane look for one made with EPP as suggested. I fly Zagie's on occasion there made with EPP you can bounce them off a brick wall and get flying almost immidately. Motors a pusher. They are made to slope soar as well as combat some are rated at 85 mph not reccomended for beginners. After you dial in the controls they fly really great.