A second vote for the GWS Slow Stick, put about a 7 cell 1100 mAh battery on it. My 10 year old is flying one at the local field and flying the glow trainers with an instructor. If you have the money to jump in to the hobby in a big way, I'd recommend any of the 40 size glow trainers and a Slow Stick. My 10 year says it is definately the way to get in to the hobby.

Dave