Hi Ben,

I think for your budget, it's best to get an electric. I suggest a GWS Slow Stick. I believe you can get a Slow Stick and a GWS radio for less than $200. You have to find the best dealer. One up of the Slow Stick is... you don't have to spend on fuel that you would have on a gasser, and it's almost indestructible, and it's so SLOW. Perfect for the begineer. Best part is you don't need a big space to fly.

Though if you're joining a club, there'll probably be a lot of gassers over there. So, you might just want to think about gassers, since it'll you'll blend into the crowd better.

Beware! Once you start this hobby, the funds never stop going down [>:]!!!