Hi and welcome aboard! Great looking planes on your factory floor.

I am with John and Dash on this, forget the Elder for now (at least the flying part of it) and get yourself a real trainer. Don't worry about looks, get a stable plane that is going to teach you to fly, there is plenty of time to get nicer looking planes down the road.

This link should give you a good idea as to what's available to get you started:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4537845/tm.htm

I also second the recommendation of getting a simulator, I believe it is a great investment and a cheap way to teach you basic flying and get you oriented.