Are you looking for something turn key that you can take out of the box and fly or are you looking at something requiring more work like an ARF or a kit?

There are a number of ready to fly trainers on the market. The Hobbico Nexstar is a good one and their are others. I believe that there is a list somewhere in this forum.

Regardless of what you select, I'd stick with soemthing high-wing that is intended for new pilots. As for engines, go with a decent .46 so that you can use it in future planes. Same goes for the radio; get a good 4-channel unit at minimum. If you can swing a computer radio, go for it. It may not be necessary for your trainer but you'll want one in the future so you might as well get it now.