RE: The Right Kit
If you're looking for a smaller electric, the StevenAero RV-4 is recommended. Laser cut, low wing, semi-sym airfoil. Big wing area like a 4-star. I'm building the Great Planes version- I would not recommend that one as a first kit however.
[link=http://www.stevensaero.com/shop/product.php?productid=16491&cat=248&page=1]StevenAero RV-4[/link]
Andy