I'm a huge fan of electric RTF beginner aircraft. Especially the HobbyZone Super Cub as mentioned by shd3920. The wing is super easy to take off for storage if you don't bother using the plastic wing struts. I don't use em and I've given that thing as much g forces as I can. Otherwise, it's just 4 elastic bands and the wing is free. I personally don't like the gas powered birds. It's just something else that complicates things. But that's just me. Can't go wrong with the Super Cub. Also, get the G4 SIM (at least the demo). You can download it from http://www.realflight.com/free-g4-demo.html

Happy searching...

PS The Super Cub is super strong. I flew it straight into the ground. It hit and literally stayed in a vertical position. I walked over, picked it up, and immediately hand launched it again. It's a great piece of equipment.