OK, heres my .02, it may be that in certain analysis that large electrics are more expensive than nitros . All right, that might be true, I don't know for sure, however what I do know is that electrics are for the most part smaller than nitros . That means that it'll be cheaper, especially when you factor in AMA costs. Also, there are no where near as many regulations as nitro, just down to individual field regulations really. The motors out now are very powerful, and make really don't require much maintenance, instead of nitro engines which can leave a mess and need to be cleaned and inspected, which should help beginners. Not intending to down nitros , but you have to admit, electric is just cleaner.

To answer your question, the planes mentioned above are good, and if that is the way you want to go, that is fine, just know that there is also the Slow Stick out there, which is an ARF, it is a good plane, and all the electronics aren't locked up in a plastic fuse.

Indeed electric is coming into its own, or maybe its already there, in any case, its a good time to join in.