Electrics are simple in use flying but everything else about them is way more complex. For example, the present battery technology sets up a newbie to burn down his house if he doesn't understand about batteries.

On the other hand, glo or gas engines take a bit to understand how to handle them in use. They would be my preference for RTF or ARF for newbies. Less cost in the long run, which is what you should expect from the hobby, a long run.