RE: brand new to electric flying 2 newbie questions
The velcro tip is good. Rubber bands can work well too if you can find a way to mount hold down points.
I like Hitec's receivers. The Hitec Micro 05S, $40 with crystal, .3 oz, 1 mile range, channels 1,2,3,4 6. Works great!
Bigger but better is the Hitec Electron 6, full 6 channels, .6 ounces, dual conversion, aobut $65 with crystal. 1 mile range
I hear great things about Berg Microstamp.
Hope that helps.