So what do you think about getting a low priced Electric to practice with for awhile?

My main concern with the planes I posted was controllability as far as landing..... is it mostly wing area that helps with takeoff/landing?
Ihave a local RC plane field about a mile away and there is no one that uses it so no buddy help for me, at least locally.

Are Bipe's going tobe more stable and easier to fly than the Sport models?