RE: Help selecting an RTF please
Fastertanlife is right, Hobbico Avistar or Nexstar RTF's would be a good way to go. They would cost you between $300.00 and $400.00, I believe any gas powered RTF will cost you more than you are looking to spend, and they would require the help of an instructor. However an electric RTF would be a good choice in your price range. I have a T-Hawk that I still fly to this day, have had it for a year and a half. Handles the wind well and a real forgiving airframe. Also comes with extra wing and tail surfaces.