I know it's a can of worms but I'm going to suggest staying away from the super cheap radios. Turnigy stuff in particular is known for being hit and miss on quality control. If you get a bad battery and catch it in discharge testing that's one thing, but a bad radio will cost you an airplane. Sure, some guys do fine with them, but no way I'm trusting the money and time I have invested in even the cheapest nitro planes to them. Tactic stuff seems to be gaining a reputation, but I'll still reserve judgment until they have a few years on them. All 4 of the major brands have an entry level computerized radio for under $250. Considering how much it will get used in the hobby, it just makes sense to go with a product you can trust.