Carl,
Agree with what's been said. A plane that's capable of decent aerobatics is NOT the plane you should be trying to learn on, and anything you can find in the $200 range isn't going to be much of an airplane. []

The typical cost of getting started, with a 40 size glow trainer and associated equipment is in the $400 to $450 range. A GOOD electric that's capable of decent aerobatics, adn the associated equipment required to fly will still run in the $350 to $400 range.

You CAN buy Ready To Fly (RTF) electrics that come with a radio, battery pack, charger, etc. in the $150 range. Problem is, the radio equipment can not be used in another plane later, so you have to buy it all over again. AND, the plane will not be very aerobatic.

Probably one of the best in this category would be the Aerobird. Between $125 and $150 depending on where you find it.

I would highly recommend that you go out to a local club and watch people fly. Ask questions and see what's around, both at the field and here on RCU, before you make any decisions about what you want.

Here's a link to the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) website. They're a national organization that provides liability insurance to their members, as well as a decent monthly magazine. Look over the site and you'll find a page that will list all the clubs close to you (just plug in your Zip Code).

AMA membership is required in order to fly at most RC clubs (for the insurance), and isn't a bad idea if you're thinking about flying eelctrics in local parks either. (You'd be covered by their insurance as long as following the safety rules.)

http://www.modelaircraft.org/templates/ama/

Welcome and good luck,
Dennis-