Like most who will reply, I'd recommend getting a basic 4 channel trainer plane and working with an instructor.

I'd consider one of the RTF packages that includes plane, engine, and radio. After you know how to fly, and decide you're ready for a new plane, keep the trainer intact and buy new stuff for the next plane. That way you always have the trainer available if something happens to your other plane(s).


Tower Hobbies Trainer 40 RTF, $254.99
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXCXF4**&P=0

Hobbico Superstar 40 Select, $279.99
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXEKF3**&P=SM

Hobbico Avistar 40 Select, $279.99
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...1p?&I=LXMU53**

Hangar 9 Arrow 40, $299.99
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=HAN2550

Hangar 9 Alpha 40, $289.99
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=HAN2475

Thunder Tiger Easy Trainer 40T Plus with Super Combo, $269.99
http://www.thundertiger4u.com/thunde...ed-p-7291.html

Thunder Tiger Easy Trainer 40H Super Combo with free Side Kick, $265.99
http://www.thundertiger4u.com/thunde...de-p-7284.html
This combination is a super deal because it includes the basic field equipment that you'll need to get.