RE: Radio Choice
While I agree that there's nothing wrong with Spektrum, I run it myself, I do think that A: There's also nothing wrong with Futaba and that if OP wants to use it he can, and B: Those OrangeRxs aren't to be trusted. Hobbyking is going to be completely MIA if when they act up. You have no warranty, it's pure luck. At least with the genuine stuff you can send it to Horizon for warranty work if need be.