This is a terrible choice for a first plane. If you try to fly it on your own, it is probably doomed to crashing. If you ask someone to train you on it, they will probably decline and suggest that you get a trainer. I suggest that you go to the AMA club locator, http://www.modelaircraft.org/clubsearch.aspx to find a local club. Find out where their field is and go for a visit. Talk to some of their instructors to see what they recommend for planes and radios. Then check with some local hobby shops to see what they've got. Compare what they're offering to some of the recommendations here and then decide.