I have to stongly agree with bruce, I started a few years ago with a firebird XL, similar to the areo voyager, but it's 2 channel. I was going to learn some basics on that and then step into nitro. Four years later I finally soloed my nitro trainer, I ended up sticking with cars because the firebird was too finicky and if there was any wind I could barely fly it, also it was downright hard to get the hang of
and I figured bigger nitro planes would be much harder. I finally decided to try again with a Sig Senior and I was able to solo in just a few sessions. The larger nitro trainers are much more forgiving and with the help of a good instructor you will have no problem learning to fly.

Whatever you choose please take these guys advice and join a club and get an instructor, not only do you learn faster with less problems you may just meet some really nice people. I was priveledged to meet Ron Lockhart this weekend he and Dave lockhart both nationally recognized pattern competitors are members of our club. See you never know who you will meet.