I second the club joining idea. For $200, you can't get started easily, as the plane, radio, field accesories and AMA membership will get you far above that. If you absolutely can't go above 300, your options are limited. You could get a firebird or a similar ship, or you could simply save for longer and get a better electric or gas. If you are on a limited budget, consider buying a kit, and buying the parts to build it as you need them. That will stretch the expenditure out some. Unfortunately, complete, ready to fly airplanes with everything you need are usually just glorified toys, and the larger, more serious "hobby" types don't come complete. A little more information as to what you are looking to get into would help.