If you want to go with glow,(nitro) the most bang for the buck is the Tower Trainer RTF. At $259.98 you can't find a better trainer for the money. That includes the plane, engine, and the radio.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXCXF4**&P=

As far as getting fuel into the tank and starting the engine, this goes for $119.99 This is the best and safest way to get started.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXL419&P=0

Along with this you will need a prop wrench, some 11 X 6 props, thin CA, and 30 minute epoxy.