I have heard good things about the ARES. Never seen one live and never flown one.
here are some helpful discussions and articles that will help you be successful.
SIX KEYS TO SUCCESS FOR NEW PILOTS
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/elec...ew-pilots.html
TRYING TO PICK YOUR FIRST PLANE?
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11396769/tm.htm
> THINGS TO CHECK ON AN RTF
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6582895/tm.htm
EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT ELECTRIC POWERED FLIGHT
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7100376/tm.htm
How to select your first radio
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_11303696/tm.htm
> Plane Locators
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6545319/tm.htm