RE: 2nd plane for newbies
Easy going low wing trainers (non 3D):
WM Super Sport 40 (5* rating)
WM Sky Raider Mach II (4* rating)
WM Rambler 40 (5* rating)
Phoenix Scanner (4* rating)
VMARs - JUST STAY AWAY!!! (2* rating for build quality but 3.5* for flying ... hehehe)