The planes are arranged by their Wing Cube Loading (WCL) value. The WCL value is an indicator as to how 'easy' a plane flies on a relative scale. The lower the WCL value, the easier the plane is to fly, especially for beginners to the hobby.

Note: The example types given relate to the 'flyability' or level of difficulty, not a specific venue. There are planes, because of there physical size and/or weight that should not be used at a certain venue that might be associated with the 'type'. The 'types' are very generalized and only indicate their ease of flying.
Level 1 is the easiest to fly and Level 7 the hardest and requires great skill.

In parentheses, the Level is followed by the Wing Cube Loading (WCL) Range and then a generalized 'type'
(Level 1 0.00 - 2.99) Indoor, aircraft speed and size determine the actual 'best' size venue
(Level 2 3.00 - 4.99) Backyard, large area with no obstacles
(Level 3 5.00 - 6.99) Park, large area with no obstacles or people doing other activities
(Level 4 7.00 - 9.99) Sport/Trainer, typical AMA club flying field
(Level 5 10.00 - 12.99) Advanced (Adv.) Sport, typical AMA club flying field
(Level 6 13 - 16.99) Expert Sport, typical AMA club flying field
(Level 7 17+) Expert, typical AMA flying club field

E-flite UMX Radian BNF with AS3X $89.99
Wingspan: 28.7"
Wing Area: ~93 sq.in.
Ready To Fly Weight: 1.5 oz.
Area Wing Loading: 2.32 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 2.89 - WCL Level 1
Type: Micro/tractor/hand launch/glider-sailplane/BNF
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Large indoor venue, Outdoors: medium-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Total price with listed components: $241.89

Notes: How to turn the AS3X stabilization on and off for this plane.

Tower Hobbies Vista Brushless Sailplane ARF $129.99
Wingspan: 78.5"
Wing Area: 678 sq.in.
Ready To Fly Wt.: 38 oz.
Area Wing Loading: 8.07 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 3.72 - WCL Level 2
Type: fairly larger/tractor/hand launch/glider-sailplane/ARF
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Outdoors/large area/light winds

Total price with listed components, not including adhesives and tools: $352.80

Notes: This is a fairly large glider-type plane. It requires a fairly long glide in area for landing. It is balsa and plywood construction, not foam.

E-flite Radian 2.0m BNF Basic $179.99
Wingspan: 78.7"
Wing Area: 551 sq.in.
Ready To lyF Wt.: 31 oz.
Area Wing Loading: 8.1 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 4.14 - WCL Level 2
Type: fairly larger/tractor/hand launch/glider-sailplane/BNF
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Outdoors/large area/light winds

Total price with listed components: $410.88

Notes: This is a fairly large glider-type plane. It requires a fairly long glide in area for landing.

FliteTest FT Explorer Kit $39
Plans & Build Video
Wingspan: 57"
Wing Area: 460 sq.in.
Ready to fly Weight: 24.1 oz.
Wing Area Loading: 7.54 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 4.22 - WCL Level 2
Type: "Park Flyer"/hand launch/pusher glider-sailplane/Scratch or Kit Build from Foam Board
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Outdoors: large-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Total price with listed components, not including adhesives and tools: $254.33 to 291.33

Notes: This is a glider-type plane, it requires a fairly long glide in area for landing.

hobbyzone Sport Cub S RTF with SAFE $129.99
Wingspan: 24.3"
Wing Area: ~84 sq.in.
Ready to Fly Weight: 2.0 oz.
Area Wing Loading: 2.72 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 4.49 - WCL Level 2
Type: Micro/tractor/ROG from 'dirt' or hand launch from grass/3-channel RTF
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Indoors: medium-size venue, Outdoors: medium-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Total price with listed components: $219.90

Notes: How to turn the AS3X stabilization on and off for this plane.

Horizon Hobby HobbyZone Champ RTF $89.99
Wingspan: 20.3"
Wing Area: 62.6 sq.in.
Ready to Fly Weight: 1.3 oz.
Area Wing Loading: 3 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 4.54 - WCL Level 2
Type: Micro/hand launch or firmly packed soil for Rise Off Ground (ROG)/tractor 3-channel/RTF
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Indoors: small to medium-size venue, Outdoors: small to medium-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Total price with listed components: $178.90

HobbyZone Champ S+ RTF $169.99
Wingspan: 27.3"
Wing Area: 114.5 sq.in.
Ready to Fly Weight: 3.7 oz.
Area Wing Loading: 4.65 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 5.21 - WCL Level 3
Type: Small/hand launch or firmly packed soil for Rise Off Ground (ROG)/tractor 4-channel/RTF
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Indoors*: medium to large-size venue, Outdoors: small to medium-size area, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights
*Note: Indoor flight requires the onboard GPS to be 'off'.

Total price with listed components: $287.92

Notes: This is a small plane, but it can handle some wind because of the AS3X stabilizing system. It has gotten mixed reviews on the Internet. It seems to work as described if ALL of the directions are followed. It is small enough, and slow enough, that it could be flown indoors if the venue is large enough.

FliteTest FT Tiny Trainer Kit $25
FT TINY TRAINER BUILD & Plans
Wingspan: 37"
Wing Area: ~190 sq.in.
Ready to fly Weight: 8.47 oz.
Wing Area Loading: 6.42 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 5.59 - WCL Level 3
Type: "Park Flyer"/hand launch/pusher glider-sailplane/Scratch or Kit Build from Foam Board
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Outdoors: medium-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Total price with listed components, not including adhesives and tools: $260.38 to $283.38

Notes: Even though this is a fairly small glider-type plane, it requires a fairly long glide in area for landing.

FliteTest FT Simple Scout Kit $29.95
FT SIMPLE SCOUT BUILD & Plans
Wingspan: 37.5"
Wing Area: 323.85 sq.in.
Ready to fly Weight: 18.9 oz.
Wing Area Loading: 8.4 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 5.6 - WCL Level 3
Type: "Park Flyer"/hand launch or ROG off packed earth or low cut grass/tractor 3-channel/Scratch or Kit Build from Foam Board
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Outdoors: medium-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Total price with listed components, not including adhesives and tools: $243.83 to $271.78

Notes: This plane would be a better trainer than the mini version, as it will be able to ‘handle’ more wind.

FliteTest FT Simple Cub Get Started Package Kit $189.99
DIY FT SIMPLE CUB BUILD & Plans
Wingspan: 38"
Wing Area: 302 sq.in.
Ready to fly Weight: 17.25 oz.
Wing Area Loading: 8.23 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 5.68 - WCL Level 3
Type: "Park Flyer"/hand launch or ROG off packed earth or low cut grass/tractor 3-channel/Scratch or Kit Build from Foam Board
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Outdoors: medium-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Total price with listed components, not including adhesives and tools: $310.38

Notes: This plane will be able to ‘handle’ more wind and requires a good size area free from obstacles.

Gamma 370 v2 Airplane RTF by Ares Kit $99.99
Wingspan: 38.6"
Wing Area: 275 sq.in.
Ready to fly Weight: 16 oz.
Wing Area Loading: 8.38 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 6.06 - WCL Level 3
Type: "Backyard Flyer"/hand launch or ROG off packed earth or low cut grass/tractor 3-channel/RTF
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Outdoors: medium-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Total price with listed components: $228.91 to $238.91

Notes: The manual is located on the HobbyTown Web site.
Bigger than micro trainers and can handle a little more wind.

Flyzone Micro Calypso Glider EP RTF $79.99
Wingspan: 24.8"
Wing Area: ~66.2 sq.in.
Ready To Fly Weight: 1.9 oz.
Area Wing Loading: 4.13 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 6.1 - WCL Level 3
Type: Micro/tractor/hand launch/glider-sailplane/RTF
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Large indoor venue, Outdoors: medium-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Total price with listed components: $180.90

Notes: Because it is a glider, it does need a comparatively long glide area for landing. It is also a micro/small plane that can be flown indoors in a large enough area. Very calm winds are best. It flies faster than the UMX Radian and maybe, significantly, I found no videos of it flying indoors.

Hobby King Bixler 2 EPO 1500mm Glider PNP $91.72
Wingspan: 59"
Wing Area: 380 sq.in.
Ready to fly Weight: 26.8 oz.
Wing Area Loading: 10.16 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 6.25 - WCL Level 3
Type: pusher/glider-sailplane /hand launch 4-channel/PNP
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Outdoors: medium-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Total price with listed components: $286.55

Notes: This is a good size plane and requires quite a bit of area to fly and land.

Flyzone Sensei FS Trainer EP RTF w/WISE Gyro Kit $299.99
Wingspan: 58"
Wing Area: 576 sq.in.
Ready to fly Weight: 51.2 oz.
Wing Area Loading: 12.8 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 6.4 - WCL Level 3
Type: ROG off cut grass/tractor 4-channel/RTF
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Outdoors: large-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Total price with listed components: $439.88

Notes: Requires a good size flying area free of obstacles. Even though it 'flies like' a typical 'park flyer', it is too large and heavy to fly safely in a 'park'.

Origin Funter Pusher Low Wing Glider Trainer EP RR $129.99
Wingspan: 65"
Wing Area: 434 sq.in.
Ready to fly Weight: 35.2 oz.
Wing Area Loading: 11.68 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 6.73 - WCL Level 3
Type: pusher/glider-sailplane /hand launch 4-channel/Receiver Ready
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Outdoors: medium-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Total price with listed components: $344.90

Notes: This is a good size plane and requires quite a bit of area to fly and land.

E-flite Apprentice S 15e with SAFE 1.5m RTF with DXe Transmitter $279.99
Wingspan: 59"
Wing Area: 525 sq.in.
Ready to fly Weight: 49 oz.
Wing Area Loading: 13.44 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 7.04 - WCL Level 4
Type: ROG off cut grass/tractor 4-channel/RTF
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Outdoors: large-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Total price with listed components: $444.92

Notes: Requires a good size flying area free of obstacles. Even though it 'flies like' a typical 'park flyer', it is too large and heavy to fly safely in a 'park'.

Dromida Voyager EP RTF $69.99
Wingspan: 19.5"
Wing Area: 59.5 sq.in.
Ready to Fly Weight: 1.9 oz.
Area Wing Loading: 4.6 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 7.15 - WCL Level 4
Type: Micro/hand launch or firmly packed soil for Rise Off Ground (ROG)/tractor 3-channel/RTF
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Indoors: medium-size venue, Outdoors: small to medium-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Total price with listed components: $164.90

Notes: This plane is best flown as a trainer with little to no wind or indoors.

parkzone Sport Cub 1.3m BNF with AS3X $219.99
Wingspan: 51"
Wing Area: ~400 sq.in.
Ready To lyF Wt.: 33.3 oz.
Area Wing Loading: 11.99 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 7.19 - WCL Level 4
Type: tractor/ROG off short grass/4-channel/BNF
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Outdoors/large area/light winds

Total price with listed components, not including adhesives and tools: $438.89

Notes: Requires a good size flying area free of obstacles.

FliteTest FT Mini Scout Kit $15
Mini Scout BUILD & Plans
Wingspan: 24"
Wing Area: 135 sq.in.
Ready to fly Weight: 6.77 oz.
Wing Area Loading: 7.22 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 7.45 - WCL Level 4
Type: "Mini"/hand launch or indoor ROG/3-channel/Scratch or Kit Build from Foam Board
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Indoors or Outdoors smallish-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Total price with listed components, not including adhesives and tools: $230.43 to $243.43

Notes: This plane is best flown as a trainer with little to no wind or indoors

FMS Super EZ V2 with Floats 1220mm PNP $179.99
Wingspan: 48"
Wing Area: 400.2 sq.in.
Ready to fly Weight: 35.4 oz.
Wing Area Loading: 12.41 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 7.45 - WCL Level 4
Type: ROG short grass/tractor 4-channel/Plug and Play
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Outdoors: medium-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Total price with listed components: $367.91

Notes: Requires a good size flying area free of obstacles.

E-flite Valiant 1.3m BNF Basic AS3X® receiver with SAFE $199.99
Wingspan: 53"
Wing Area: 430 sq.in.
Ready To lyF Wt.: 40 oz.
Area Wing Loading: 13.4 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 7.75 - WCL Level 4
Type: tractor/ROG off short grass/4-channel/BNF
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Outdoors/large area/light winds

Total price with listed components, not including adhesives and tools: $439.89

Notes: This 4-channel trainer requires a large flying field to operate.

Freewing Pandora 4-in-1 PNP $199.99 (available in blue or red trim)
Wingspan: 54.9"
Wing Area: 510.08 sq.in.
Ready To lyF Wt.: 53 oz.
Area Wing Loading: 14.94 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 7.93 - WCL Level 4
Type: tractor/ROG off short grass/4-channel/BNF
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Outdoors/large area/light winds

Total price with listed components: $409.90

Notes: This 4-channel trainer requires a large flying field to operate.

HobbyZone Carbon Cub S+ 1.3m RTF $259.99
Wingspan: 51"
Wing Area: 395 sq.in.
Ready to fly Weight: 37.9 oz.
Wing Area Loading: 13.82 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 8.34 - WCL Level 4
Type: ROG off cut grass/tractor 4-channel/RTF
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Outdoors: large-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Total price with listed components, not including adhesives and tools: $388.92

Notes: Requires a good size flying area free of obstacles. Shares airframe components with the Sport Cub, but with 'advanced' guidance features.

Notes:
All four of the following planes appear similar enough to be the same plane from different sources. The WLtoys version has a different Tx pictured, while the other three have the same one pictured. The components all appear to be the same.

Unfortunately they fly a little too fast for a good trainer and they are too heavy for a good trainer.

Common Specifications
Wingspan: 29.5"
Wing Area: 84.34 sq.in.
Ready to fly Weight: 3.8 oz.
Wing Area Loading: 6.49 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 8.48 - WCL Level 4
Type: Micro/hand launch/pusher/glider-sailplane/3-channel/RTF
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: medium-size park, no obstacles, low winds for first flights
Because it is glider-like, it does need a pretty long glide area for landing. It can be flown indoors in a large enough venue. It can cope with a bit more wind than 1S LiPo types.

Because it is a glider, it does need a pretty long glide area for landing. It can be flown indoors in a large enough venue. It can cope with a bit more wind than 1S LiPo types.

They all require a
LiPoSack: Small Storage $24.95

Wltoys F959 RC Airplane Aircraft 2.4GHZ 3CH Sky King 59.99

Extra Batteries (2): UUMART WLtoys F959 SKY-King RC Airplane Spare Parts 2 X 7.4V 300mAh Li-po Battery 2 for $17.68

Total price with listed components $102.62

XK A700 Sky Dancer Trainer $89.00

Extra Battery: 2S 300mAh 25C LiPo Battery from XK $7.99 ea.

Total price with listed components $121.94

Hobby King Sky Cruiser 2 EP Glider RTF $90.00

Extra Battery: 2S 300MAH 35C BATTERY $11.49 ea.

Total price with listed components $126.44

Dromida Sky Cruiser 2 Glider EP RTF $99.00

Extra Battery: 2S 300MAH 35C BATTERY $12.99 ea.

Total price with listed components $136.94

HobbyZone Super Cub S 1.2m RTF with SAFE $199.99
Wingspan: ~47.25"
Wing Area: 294.3 sq.in.
Ready to fly Weight: 25.2 oz.
Wing Area Loading: 12.33 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 8.62 - WCL Level 4
Type: ROG off cut grass/tractor 3-channel/RTF
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Outdoors: large-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Total price with listed components: $328.92

Notes: Requires a good size flying area free of obstacles. Shares airframe components with the Sport Cub, but with 'advanced' guidance features.

Dynam Primo with Gyro 1450mm RTF $229.00
Wingspan: 57.25"
Wing Area: 503.75 sq.in.
Ready to fly Weight: 58.5 oz.
Wing Area Loading: 16.72 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 8.94 - WCL Level 4
Type: ROG off cut grass/tractor 4-channel/RTF
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Outdoors: large-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Total price with listed components $375.93

Notes: Requires a good size flying area free of obstacles.

Cessna EPP RC Model Airplane 960mm Kit $68.95
Wingspan: 38"
Wing Area: 228.5 sq.in.
Ready to fly Weight: 21.16 oz.
Wing Area Loading: 13.33oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 10.58 - WCL Level 5
Type: ROG off cut grass/tractor 4-channel/RTF
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Outdoors: large-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Motor: Power Up 450 Sport 1100kv Outrunner Brushless Motor $16.95
Speed Control: Sky Power 30A ESC with Switchmode BEC $14.95
Props (2): APC 9 x 6E Composite Propeller $2.60 ea.
Batteries (2): 11.1v 2200mah 50C EZ Flite Pro Lipo Battery w/ T-Plug $22.95 ea.
Servo Y-Harness 6" Medium Duty 26 Gauge Wire $2.95
Servos (4): Emax 8g ES08AII Sub-Micro Servo $3.95 ea.
Charger: Hitec X1 Pro/ePowerbox 17, Combo $79.99
Charger at Tower Hobbies
or
Charger at Horizon Hobby
Radio System: Tower Hobbies 424 4-Channel SLT System $49.99
Liposack: Small Storage $24.95

Total price with listed components $325.63

Notes: EPP is very rugged. Requires a good size flying area free of obstacles. It is not a trainer.

Flyzone Mini Switch 2-in-1 Sport EP RTF $219.99
Wingspan: 34"
Wing Area: 195 sq.in.
Ready to fly Weight: 21.2 oz.
Wing Area Loading: 15.66 oz./sq.ft.
Wing Cube Loading: 13.45 - WCL Level 5
Type: ROG off short cut grass or hand launch/tractor 4-channel/RTF
Suitable Flying Area for Beginners: Outdoors: large-size, no obstacle, park & low winds for first flights

Total price with listed components $351.92

Notes: Requires a good size flying area free of obstacles. The WCL is too high to be a 'good' trainer.