Hi,
Well first, does anyone in your group have a few years experience flying RC planes and has that person ever flown an EDF plane ?
If the answer is no then this is not a plane for the inexperienced flyer and BH is not a good company for the first time flyer. You have spent a bit of money so far and it would be a shame to pile a $250.00+ plane into the ground before you learn how to fly. This plane would be something to consider after you have mastered flying an intermediate class airplane.

I would recommend buying a good beginner plane from a reputable company and learn how to fly that first. A beginner plane will help you to learn and when(not if) you crash a reputable company will be there to provide parts and technical help when required and will stand behind their product. I would suggest a ready-to-fly beginner plane from Horizon Hobby.

As far as connecting the components to the receiver ,it really depends on what type of radio system you purchased. On all receivers there are ports for Throttle, Ailerons, Elevator, and Rudder. The ESC's would connect via a "Y" harness to the throttle port and one of the ESc's will provide power to the receiver when the battery is connected. The other ports connect to the planes control surfaces servos. Some may connect directly, some may require a "Y" harness....it depends on how the model is constructed.

Good luck.