Hi, if you are looking for a teach yourself type of aiplane, then I would recomend the T-Hawk from [link]http://www.readytoflyfun.com[/link]. This plane really taught me a lot and 5 years later, it is still flying. But I still agree with everyone else here, the best way to learn is with an instructor on a "real" 4ch airplane. The Sig LT-40 and Tower Trainer 40 are both great planes to learn on, there are tons of other good ones too.
Have fun, and good luck!

LT-40