Yea I would look at a nexstar and buy all the electronics from hobbyking. You will save money on bec/ubec/servos from hobbyking and maybe even save money on an ASP engine from hobbyking.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXJDH3&P=ML

www.hobbyking.com

If you don't have an air RC controller then look at the Turnigy 9x. It is fantastic (cheap) and the stock Rx module supports frequency hobbing over 16+ plus frequencies so its better than DSM2 in that area plus receivers cost 8 bucks.... If you want an even better module then go for the FrSky Jr style module... They are fantastic in performance/price/features plus telemetry!


Well the more I think about it... I think you should pass on nitro if you are going to fly/learn alone (go nitro after you learn to fly). I would suggest flying electric foam as they are very durable (Depends on the model)

Axn Clouds fly
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=18916

VERY Durable, i basically learned to fly on this and crashed it so many times... Still flies! It is also very quick and if you put a 30amp (stay away from 20amp) esc you can upgrade the prop to a 6x5 for even more speed. Very stable, agile, and a great size that fits in any car.

Heres a video of mine with an hk wing cam

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADn9ayT4NQE&list=UU3gDybnd8cPYV0I_eH9fB8A& index=3&feature=plcp[/youtube]