The protrainer fails on the need for an instructor and the 2 acre flying site.

The average glow powered sport model needs 2 acres CLEARED space to take off and land safely and the flight will be over an appx 6 to 9 acre area. A beginner would need 3 to 4 acres of cleared space to not be hitting trees, fenceposts or anything else (even with an instructor's help).

Its also going to fail on the $200 limit.... Sure you can get the engine and radio for $180... and the stuff to build the plane will be under $20. But what about fuel, glow ignitor, props (need 2 spares) fuel pump and electric starter... (oops I just pushed you over $325)

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You may want to look at the Hobby-Lobby website or the Tower Hobbies website at the 3-channel electric models. There should be some appropriate package deals in your price range.

You can TRY to learn without an instructor... it will probably cost you the airplane VERY quickly. Beginner + untrimmed airplane + the prop turning = 3 strikes.