Through several years I have seen airline pilots to bankers come out to the field thinking how easy it would be to fly RC.. Not so.. Do yourself a favor like so many have said and get yourself an instructor.. Maybe you aren't aware, but the instructor using a buddy box system can take the control of the airplane away from the student, and this occurs many times a day on your first few times out.. Save yourself a lot of money and heartaches, get an instructor.. I recommend building your first airplane so that you learn the ins and outs of building.. Just have your plane inspected before going for your first flight..Goldberg Eagle 11 is a great kit and also in a ARF (almost ready to fly) it is excellent choice.. The LT 40 is a great trainer also.. No matter what you get it wont last the day without an instructor unless you are an extreme exception to the rule..