I can easily see the confusion that your question has caused. What I have to say may or may not please you. First I am glad to hear you wish to start with an aileron plane. I see no need at all to go through all the rigamoreo that so many do buying this then that before getting anwheres near to what they really want. With the exception of just can't afford better but spend more in long run. My advice is get no less than a 6 channel 2.4 Spectrum you now have something that will be good forever. For the plane my choice is the E- Flite Taylercraft. Not actually a basic trainer but since you have an instructor no need for anything other than it. I have myself 22 airplanes of all types, glow electric, gas, 3d, pattern, sport but love flying that Taylercraft. It is a great easy to fly relaxing plane but can do most anything you will wish. I would not recomend it to a total novice without an instructor but you seem to be one that will easily love this plane and fly it with out any problem. Anyhow if you go this route your set for years to come. If you can afford it for few more bucks get the DX7 JR Spectrum.