Learning to fly R/C isn't something that you just go out and start doing in one weekend. Before you go out and buy a plane you should give it some thought and make sure this hobby is right for you. The best way to do this is to find a club in your area and go out and talk to some members. watch what they fly and ask questions. Also watch who flies and how they fly. This will give you a good indication of there skill level in the hobby.
Once you have gotten this far you are going to need some equipment. Most of the equipment on the market is good these days. Check out the links below to see some of the products that we have had good success with. Tower Hobbies a mail order company has an excellent page on what to look for in your first plan that is worth checking out.