RE: Building my first!!
Your first plane build should definitely not be one you design yourself. Instead the Great Planes ElectriFly PT-Electric Trainer Kit would be a great first build, and it includes the motor. [link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJ554&P=0]CLICK HERE[/link]
You will also need:
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKBF4&P=V]Speed control[/link]
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNZC2**&P=7]3-channel radio w/components[/link]
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDNY1&P=ML]7-Cell 8.4V 1900mAh NiCd[/link]