Thanks for the replies so far. It's funny because all of the older, retired guys at my club have suggested getting a high wing and learning to fly it blindfolded yet the younger guysmostly suggesta low wing trainer. Also Ishould add that I'm not a total noob to the hobby. I've owned a Tamiya and a HPI Pro 4electric in the past and a HPISavage 25. Iwas into the cars and trucks for years and was looking at getting another HPItruck last year when airplanes crossed my mind and it was then that Ijoined my local club. So basically speed and coming toward myself orientation are mostly a non issue with the exception that the airplanes are a lot twitchier.

As for a Radio, it'll most probably be a Spektrum DX6 or DX7.