RE: Need a plane
Multiplex MiniMag or Parkzone Trojan T 28 are a coupe of other suggestions but ene with Heli and Sim time I'd probably still get some help from an experienced pilot for your 1st couple of flights.
Problem is if you get a 3 channel to start if you're quite an experienced Heli pilot you'll get bored of it in no time although teh MiniMag can be set up as 3 channel to start and the easily swiched to 4 channel with ailerons when you're ready !