Redwoodflyer,

I had a real good time with the GWS E-Starter, it's a foamy that can be assembled fairly quickly, and has good flight characteristics for the beginner. The E-Starter can be built with or without ailerons and is responsive with the supplied engine however, if you'd like to really "kick it in the pants" try a brushless engine such as a himax 4200 for a power plant.

If your feeling a little more constructive the Mountain Models Smoothe with the Sport Wing is also a treat to fly however, it is a balsa fuselage build with a foam wing. Hope this helps and good luck, this hobby is a lot of fun and has a way of to getting in the blood.