I can't find anything wrong with any of the advice handed out so far. All of the systems recommended have good solid features and will probably last you a good many years. The only thing I will add is if no matter how you are buying (online or local hobby shop) make sure you hold it in your own grubby little hands first. We all have different hands and making sure the radio feels right and that the sticks and trims fall nicely where your thumbs (or fingers) do I have found to be a real plus. In a lot of radio systems the stick height is somewhat adjustable but the thickness and size of the radio is not. Whatever you pick I wish you all the success in the world. ENJOY!

Cheers

Gord