The electric planes that you are talking about are very lite and hard to control if the wind is blowing. I had an Aerobird from Horizon and almost lost it when the wind picked up after take off. The other problem that I see with the airplanes that you are looking at is the charge time. You will probably want to fly before the 2-3 hour charge time.
My recommendation is to buy a good used glow powered trainer plane and locate your nearest airfield for R/C aircraft. They have buddy boxes available to train you on and can lead you down the right path after that.
Also become very good friends with your local hobby shop. They can be of great assistance to you when you have questions. Weather you go glow or electric I do not recommend getting your first airplane from a mail order company. You will have too many questions that will need to be answered.