Regarding servos, with most modern radio systems, you don't have to be to concerned about the manufacturer of servos as most of the major ones will work with just about all radio systems out there... you can put Futaba on Airtronics and vice versa, in other words. That also means Hitec, JR/Spektrum, and so many othes.. will work just fine.

You will find that modern servos are pretty strong and reliable.

Welcome back to the hobby!!

CGr.