Since you already ordered, this is too late: Club members often have trainers and other stuff they will sell to a new member for a good price. My brother bought his trainer from a club member.

A few years ago I was given a RTF Thunder Tiger Trainer (new in box) by a fellow club member. It was given to him by someone who got it for Christmas and was never interested in learning to fly.

This kind of stuff is not 'for sale' in the sense of putting forth effort to advertise it but the owners are happy to see it go to someone who will use it.

I think you will be happy with the setup you ordered. The plane and engine are great and the radio is perfectly ok for getting started.
You can get a second Tactic transmitter http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=871210 for $59, possibly less, that will let you buddy box any time an instructor is available. If you go through too many AA batteries, you can buy a package of nicad or nimh cells at Wal-Mart for a few bucks and a wall wart charger http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXNK66&P=0 for $20.

Some people say the radio is wasted but I disagree. After you learn to fly, and want more/better stuff, keep the trainer totally intact. Put your new stuff on a programmable radio if you want. If the new radio dies, fly the trainer with the Tactic. If you just want a relaxing flight, fly the trainer with the Tactic.