Be careful when comparing prices. Some planes are sold with all three major components included (airframe, engine and radio system). Others are sold with just the airframe. Generally, I recommend a .40 sized trainer for beginners. The total package will come out at least $300 for this type of system. You can get started with smaller planes, typically electric powered, but I find they are harder to fly, require calmer days, and generally are not as successful in learning how to fly.