Hitec Flash 5 for 1st Radio or not?
Ive had a flash 5 - good value but the workmanship is a bit rough. If that doesn't bother you go for it. Otherwise I would go with the futabe 9c - it's a buy once type of deal that you will never outgrow and the resale value is, IMHO, a bit better.
I use alomost always hitec servos - no real better bargain.