The Parkzone Slo-V is a $99.99 Ready-to-Fly airplane that can be flown inside of a gymnasium or outside in calm wind conditions. Spare parts are readily available through most any hobby store, and the almost-four-foot wingspan is easy to see.

http://www.parkzone.com/Products/Def...ProdID=PKZ1300

There is a full review of the Slo-V by Greg Covey right here on RCU:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=426

Another good "trainer" aircraft for smaller spaces would be one of the many fine Co-axial helicopters on the market like the E-Flight Blade CX2 RTF or the ESky Lama V4 RTF packages. They run from $69.99 to $199.99 with everything needed to fly included in one box.

Here is a review of the Blade CX2 here at RCU:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=824

The Slo-V would be better than a coaxial helicopter in breezes above 5 mph, but either option would be fun indoors or outside.

Good luck and good shopping!