If I could add. A plane that can be built and repaired easily. I learned on a Kadet Senior that I built. Still have it and in great condition. My second plane was an Avistar. Flew the heck out of that plane. The Avistar is a great plane to learn on. Next was a SPAD Debonair. I know people are groaning, what a dog. But with a Thunder Tiger Pro .46 and built with a flat wing, I had a blast flying it. I like leading edges with bright colors like yellow or red. So lots of possibilities. I got to admit, electric arf's or rtf's offer good possibilities to learn also.