Hey evader, whatcha doing in the airplane forum? JK

Anywho, your looking at a cool $300-500 to get started.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you JOIN AMA AND FIND A RC AIRPLANE CLUB. Most, if not all clubs over instruction for free. Flying will be much more enjoyable. [8D]

That said, I'd suggest a nitro airplane. Most are real easy to tune and run...not like RC car engines at all...you just go more by sound than temp...in fact, there hasn't been one guy I've seen at the club that has a temp gauge. Also, most electrics hate wind over 3-5MPH.

If you are still wanting electric, its gonna be hard to find one like Spaceclam said.

also, I'd arf it for your airplane...that way, you have some building experience when the airplane needs repairs.

Basic trainer setup:

Hobbico Super/Avi/star, GP PT-40, Sig Kadet,...
Engine: OS 46 should pull it along nicely
Radio: Futaba Skysport 4/6, 4EXA, 6EXAS, 7CHP,...JR XP6102, 8103, 9303 (whoa nelly! ), 10X...try to buy the best radio you can if you plan to stay in airplanes/helis
Field eq: Chicken stick and/or electric starter, glow plug ignitor, fuel, fuel pump, 12v gel cell battery, etc...all depends on what you prefer.

Most important part is to be safe, and HAVE FUN!!!