theres a ton of ready to fly electric planes out there that are the best for learning without having to go the buddy box or AMA field, most the ones I saw in this thread are gonna run you 250$-500$ an with a small $$$ youshould go electric RTF, then maybe a almost ready to fly, and then hopefully build your own kit .YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO AMA TO FLY OR LEARN, But I would read their rules to help you fly safe, best of luck!!! your bub, scoooper