Whats the best and cheapest rc plane for me to start with

[Newflyer15]

Ok i have been watching ALOT of flight test and i really want to start flying. ( i already have a rc truck but i think flying will be something new) i saw some of the swapables and i was wondering if that would be a cheap easy and durable first flyer for me to start with

 

[aiidanwings]

For a flitetest plane, I say the nut ball because its very easy to build and loads of fun.

For an RR, which is what I would recommend for a first plane, the Hobby King AXN. Easy to assemble, easy to repair, and will grow with you. And fun.

 

[pgerts]

The swapables are not durable to start with - but perhaps cheap ;-).

I would recommend one of the last tested planes - the http://forum.flitetest.com/showthread.php?4764-E-Flite-Apprentice-S-15E

It is a more money but seems to be a remarkable plane. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB9CPTZNVto
Did you see the vid where they tossed the plane inverted and it recovered itself to normal flying.

Had not seen it myself before - here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezBN4CKjX0A

 

[Jimmy the Heater]

Best and cheapest do not really belong in the same sentence. The E-Flite Apprentice S is probably the best trainer out there right now. But it is around $300. Swappables can be made under $100 for everything but you are really cutting it short in the radio dept if you go that cheap.
For cheap and good, I think the best balance is the Hobbyzone Champ. Have to fly it on a very calm day but other than that it is a good trainer for right around $90. It taught me how to fly and is still very entertaining as skills improve.

 

[RoyBro]

For a plane, start by building the FT Flyer from scratch and buy the power kit from LazerToyz. $55
For a radio and receiver, if you don't have one, Hobbyking has 4 and 6 channel kits for under $30. These are good enough to use with several of the swappables.

That's the cheapest way to get started. If you have more funds, the previous suggestions may be a better way to start.

 

[FlyingMonkey]

The HobbyZone Champ. Under a hundred bucks RTF, and flies... well like a champ!