I would personally stay away from the GWS line. I have had them and they are built of egg shell foam material. Pull hard or lift them wrong or crash and they are toast.

You would be best to find a good used deal from rcu market or ebay. You could find others too. Find a club close and ask for help. they may have other ideas.

I just got an extreme RC Yak, and although set the way I have it, a beginner couldn't fly it, but you could set it up to learn on it with help. Its not cheap though, I have over $600 in it just to get going. Electric new is expensive. Just got a great planes sukhoi and motor for $225. Still need batteries and radio for it.

You can go with the really cheap birds, but they are not good.

You can learn on some of the newer electrics. They have come a long way. Best bet, find someone close and ask for help. they may have someone who is getting out of the hobby that can save you a bunch. New, your not going to get good stuff for your price and you will be throwing your money away.

Just my 2 cents.