What I recommend is not model specific but rather that you should go for the largest, slowest model possible, (within reason and at lowest cost). I would also recommend the use of a flight stabiliser or a stabilised receiver.
Keep it simple, robust, and repairable as crashes WILL occur!
If possible setup a buddy box arrangement so that the majority of crashes can be avoided in the beginning assuming that someone else who can fly will use the second controller.
My current favourite is not available in the shops or on this forum but rather a Balsa scratch build, the plans of which are free on the internet.
Have fun!