Something else to consider when buying a used radio or plane with radio is how old the batteries are and how well they were cared for. They may seem ok for the moment, but you don't want them to fail your 3rd or 4th time up. To be safe I would buy a new transmitter battery and receiver battery. Check for any local hobby shops. They'll be able to set up up with a club or someone in the area who can instruct you.