Well, MOST gliders don't require engines. You can install an electric motor for some, but that just adds weight (motor + battery). For a first time, and you really want a glider, I'd stick with something simple like a Great Planes Spirit, Sig Riser or even maybe a Tower Hobbies Vista. You can hand launch a few times to get the hang of it, then I would get a launcher of some kind like [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?&I=LXE638&P=V]this one[/link]. Or, you can either install an electric motor or get a power pod and mount a little Cox .049 motor on it. You'll need a standard 4 channel radio, or if you have an extra heli radio, that will work too (since it only uses 2 channels). if you get an ARF, you can plan on spending maybe $250 USD depending on the radio.