My vote goes for the Alpha. I've learned to fly with it and still continue to fly it to this day. The package, quality and stable flight characteristics make this plane a favorite for me. Like someone pointed out earlier you should consider giving electrics a shot first. My first plane was a Wattage Cessna 180 RTF and while it was a small aircraft it provided the basic foundation for flight. I did not have an instructor and my first flight involved a bit of wind. It did not go well so i waited until a perfect day and what a difference.

I stepped up to a parkflyers.com "Begin-Air" to learn ailerons and it better prepared me for the Alpha. Look into it, you can't go wrong with any of the planes you are looking at with the exception of the Mustang.

Good Luck.