Hello, thank you all for replies. I'll save freestyle for later and start with an easier airplane. And thanks for pointing out lists and specific models. It always helps newbies when you "feed them" the info.
Since I'll be getting another airplane, would you guys recommend a good electric to learn on? Preferably with full functioning controls (ailerons, elevators, and rudder). I've checked out some, but most electrics are either park flyers (w/o full funtions) or some other's with full functions do not seem right for a beginner. I know people here on the forums been recommening Typhoon from Hobby Zone ([link]http://www.hobbyzone.com/rc_planes_parkzone_typhoon.htm[/link]), so I'll keep this as an option. But are there any more? It does not have to be RTF. How about foamies? They are electric, can have full functions, and relatively cheap, although I guess it's different from learning on trainers.
So please share what you guys think. Thank you.

Best regards,

Alex