i learnt to fly a gws slowstick (3 channel) by myself. the thing is so easy to fly and its only $25 and when you are ready go up to the estarter (4 channel) ($30). get a brushless not a stock brushed motor
if you want to move up in the hobby and eventually start flying nitro's i would get a 6 channel radio, since they arnt much more expensive and will save you money in the long run. if park flyers are your goal then the futaba 4yf is fine.