Get a GWS Slow Stick, its about $35.00 for the plane. Its slow, stable and highly modifiable. There are allot of threads on all the RC discussion boards about this plane, read as many as you can. If you hurt it it's easy to fix, if you total it its $35.00 to replace the plane. It can haul up allot of weight with the right power system, I have seen videos shot from an onboard camera mounted to this plane.
You will need all the recomended equipment because for $35.00 you only get the plane and a motor.

Its kinda ugly, its kinda slow, it wont do exciting aerobatics, but it will get you started with rudder.elevator and throttle. When your sick of it you can move the power system, servos and receiver to a faster plane. Or maybe you will never get sick of it and use it for a lazy sunday afternoon flyer when you want to get away from the rush of those Unicorn wings your bound to want to try.