Mammoth,
I respect your desire to stay within 300CD (Which is what 1000US now? JK). I also respect your desire to go with a Park flyer. If you like flying and really think this hobby is for you, I would recommend getting a true trainer like the tower hobbies trainer RTF. The costs of the plane and equipment will most likely come in around 300, and it is gas, but the operating costs for something this large may be less with glow, rather than electric (size of motors and batteries adds up fast). Also, the comparison to an aileraon plane and the skyfly are night and day. Even a trainer, with it's limited aerobatic capabilities will blow you away with enjoyment. If you need to strictly stick to electric, I would recommend an electristar. The size is the main difference with these planes. They handle wind very well compared to what you are used to, and the use of ailerons is not that difficult to get the hang of, but it will pay off dividends when you want to do tricks. You may have to pay a little more on the front end, but the end result will be worth the cost.
Good luck and have fun,
Curtis