I don't think you will be happy with that plane. The plane turns by varying the speed of one of the motors and climbs/dives by the motor speed. MANY of the RTF planes (especially the "toy" ones ) are marginal flyers at best.

If you want an RTF to learn how to fly on I suggest something like the Easy Star http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXFXV0&P=ML The plane has adequate power to fly, and being a "foamy" is going to be hard to destroy.

In any event, I HIGHLY recommend an instructor. It will make learning substantially easier and you will not be learning any bad habits.