I have an eagle II trainerI built that flies very well. I would take my engine and electronics out of it though. I currently have a super tiger 40 in it.., oops.. you were talking xmitter. Apoligize.. just saw that.

In my opnion.....entry level transmitters are quite cheap brand new these days, especially the 72mhz thye are still making. I have 3 (FM non-programmableHItecs 4 to 5 yrs old)and never had an issue and still use them along with a recently purchased Spektrum DX6i. I wiuld pick up a new inexpensive 4 channel. To be honest... w/out the EPA , ATV, Mixes andprgrammable differential, etc, etcc... you actually become more versed in how to setup your plane correclty from a mechanicalviewpoint andgenerally become a better pilot as you learn to "mix" manually via the sticks. (rudder, alieron, etc)