What ever you do don't get a firebird or anything of the sort! You want to learn on a high wing plane like the GWS EZ Starter or the GWS Beaver. These are both foam planes and are very easy to fly with. If you have a little extra money and a good computer check out the Real Flight G2 flight simulator and then you won't have to worry about crashing your new plane. If you want to really get into this hobby check out some magazines like Backyard Flyer is one of my favorites because it's all park flyer (electric) planes and accesories. If you are good at drving your car then that means you probably will do good on your flying because of how the brain works but that isn't 100% true. But the #1 thing is don't out do yourself with your first plane and have fun!