Ok,
This one will probally start a flame war. But I am a new pilot also. My first purchase was the Hangar 9 P-51 PTS. It came with everything(well almost everything) needed to get her in the air.
The road I am following is asking tons of questions here as far as the build goes. Talking to my LHS which fortunately is very informative. And when I go to fly it will be with an instructor.
The only drawback I have with this plane so far is that I have so much time in "modding" it to strengthen it, that I am almost afraid to fly for fear of crash and burn.
Will report back this weekend after my maiden to give more insight on how the flight goes.