By far the best plane for a beginner if you fly in huge openspace is the Jkaerotech T52. And intend to continue in the hobby...

http://www.jkaerotech.com/T52.htm

Why? Because this plane grows with you. You can go from a speed 480 motor, elevator rudder. To a nice brusheless setup, ailerons, and a full on setup. Crashes are a non event if you use a flexible prop, and you can be creative with it... wheels, etc...