RE: Best plane for a beginner?
I ask everyone the same questions:
What is your budget?
If you want a great plane for a great price, the Aerobird Challenger is hard to beat and it is ready to fly! The HItec Easy Star, also available ARF costs more but includes a better radio system.
If you want to buy standard radio equipment and install it yourself:
Slow Stick
Tipsey
Easy Star ARF
These are good choices