Warlock,
I can help you narrow it down a bit.......don't get an electric Airstrike!! I got one of these about 3 months after I started flying glow-powered planes....and I never could get it to fly.....I thought it was me, so I had a more experienced person try it...no luck!
I tend to agree with the guys that suggested .40 sized glow trainers......with an instructor to show you the ropes, they're actually easier to fly than a lot of electric models.
After I learned to fly, I bought 2 electrics (not counting the Airstrike) to fly at my in-law's......they're fun, but I'll take my glow-powered planes over the electrics any day! Just my opinion.

Mike


Mike