As a first plane, I found the E-Starter on the stock "350" motor and 2S LiPo to be "fast enough" during the first few flights... I think a light build without landing gear, combined with long hay to cushion the arrivals, saved me. It is probably an ideal second plane, and with some mods (more power, bigger control deflections, maybe flattened wing, ... , floats, nice paint jobs) there are possibilities for more.

There are other planes out there that may be as good, but this is the one that worked out well for me.