Good idea to ask around where your are planning to fly or get instruction. The cheapest or sturdiest looking is not necessary the way to go. Experience here will mean a lot to your enjoyment and success. It could be done but you would miss an important part of the learning process. Different terms used in the hobby.
All activities have their buzz words and the model airplanes group is no exception.
The first ones you will come across are terms for airplane kits and radios. Here are some of the acronyms and what they mean. Almost Ready to Fly. A kit that has most of the construction and covering completed. A couple of evenings and the plane is ready to fly.