RE: what is the best RC transmiter out there?
It depends on whether you want to believe "Hype" or reliability. I have owned all the "Big 3" radios with 20 plus years in the hobby I have seen many things over the years.
By far value for the money is this radio!
[link]http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8992[/link]
I have been using mine for two years now and over 200 flights, not a single problem. Programming for heli, glider, and plane. I fly electrics to GS gas with it.
Recievers are inexpensive as well!
[link]http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=12339[/link]
I also use this!
[link]http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8287[/link]
But unlike many people who buy a new radio I test fly EVERY receiver in a beater airplane. I NEVER trust a new radio until tested.