The guys that have already posted replies are giving sound advice. I seem to recall paying around $380 for a Tower Trainer 40 ARF "Super Combo" including everything to start it; fuel, glow starter, smart stick, glow plug wrench, etc,...

It was some of the best money I have ever spent, and would'nt do it any differently a second time around.

If you like, you can get an Aerobird for around $170 which will teach the basics, but heck, for just twice that, you can have a nitro methanol burning trainer.

Think about it...