if you have a lot of area to fly in than it is not too hard. I would recommend the Hobby Zone Super cub for a first plane
Electric RC planes are good for beginners because they are easier to fly and maintain. Gas powered RC planes use a nitro-methane based fuel and can be difficult to maintain and to operate.
Because the planes are small and lightweight strong winds will make them hard or even impossible to fly. On windy days make sure to keep inside with your mimi rc plane.
Some sites like bananahobby.com , horizonhobby.com, and hobbyking.com are good sites.
If it is an electric RC plane then all you will need to pay for is the plane and if you plan on crashing a lot some spare propellers if it is an RTF or ready to fly version. If it is an ARF or almost ready to fly you will have to buy a motor too.
Yes there are classes to learn to fly RC model airplanes. These classes are taught by people with years of experience in operation as well as building of RC planes. Go to http://www.rc-airplane-world.com/learning-to-fly-rc-airplanes.html for more information.
Mikes Hobby Shop is a super-stoor and raceway. At Mikes Hobby Shop you can race your RC (Radio Controlled) cars and you can fly RC helicopters and planes.
They fly the same way any RC plane flies. They just have a different source of fuel. In order to fly, they need an engine, hobby fuel, a fuel pump, a starter for the engine, a 1.5 volt battery, a radio control system, and AA batteries to power the rc system.
No it is not hard to fly the RC Dragonfly- in fact it is easy because rather than using a propeller and gas it is completely electric and utilizes flapping wings to maintain its flight.
Mini rc planes are sized in between micro rc planes and standard sized rc planes. There are many models to choose from. A video of a mini rc plane can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pMnHrb3a20
Judging from the sound of "Foam," I think they may be safe to fly in most places, but I would suggest not to fly in crowded or urban places. Rather, go to a park or fly in large, open spaces.
You can get the cheapest carbon fiber rods for RC foam planes at rcfoam.com.
Better is to order RC planes from website - AIR HOGS as the RC planes provided by them are much realistic and controllable. There is no shop for RC in Brampton......better is to order them through net.