So the possibilities are down to (in the order of preference):

[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXSVC2&P=0]Lanier Super ST-40 Kit[/link]
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDJB9&P=0]Goldberg Eagle 2 Kit[/link]
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDJB5&P=0]Goldberg Falcon III Kit[/link]
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJ557&P=0]Great Planes PT-40 MkII Kit[/link]

Anyone have good success with this one, any opinions? This one I would probably do with ailerons but can it be configured without ailerons? It would be a nice break from the traditional balsa and ply.
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKH24&P=0]U.S. AirCore 40 Kit[/link]

If you phone some local hobby shops that sell RC planes they should be able to give you some phone numbers of nearby RC clubs. They may have a trainer w/radio for cheap and that would also give you a safe place to fly/train. Most clubs provide free training when you join the club. At our field ST engines have been very difficult to get to run properly and are soon replaced with an engine made by either OS of Thunder Tiger. Hope this helps. [8D]

The US Aircore is made of what appears to be corrugated cardboard or it might be plastic dipped in wax. This makes the plane very durable but also very heavy. From the Aircores that I have seen they wouldn't turn very well on rudder alone. At our field we call the Aircore "the lead sled". The PT 40 that you have listed would be much better. The PT 40 has 2 dihedral settings to choose from. If you want the plane to be able to turn well with rudder then use the larger setting. In other words you will want more upward angle in the wings which is also called dihedral. The larger setting is actually more than needed if you are using ailerons but would work well with the rudder. The problem with the larger angle is that the plane will constantly be trying to level itself from a turn and it tends to get blown around more in windy conditions. [X(]

Forget the US Aircore. They are made of coregated (sp?) plastic and just stink all the way around. I built one and threw it in the trash. Not worth the time or money...

I think the Sig Senior Kadet was originally designed without ailerons - it's an older model design. Beautiful plane... I think this one is being flown only with a rudder (see minute 3:58?).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N4RthlYps8

If you descide to go with ailerons - which you should. Then there's this plane which is built out of plastic and very durable.

http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/116010.asp

I have the Modelfly Beaver (with a Super Tiger 45) and the Jupiter. They fly great and are easy to build. I couldn't find a video of the ready but here's one of their Cessna so you can see how well they fly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqVchML2cKs

If you can, buy a flying simulator program like the one from Great Planes. That's how I learned to fly. Much cheaper than crashing planes and you can fly all the time.