Hello Wings:
Tou have gotten fantastic advise. I would only make 1 suggestion. The radio you plan to purchase is a good one. But for a few dollars more you can buy a Futaba computer radio. They offer a new inexpensive 6 channel computer, The model number escapes me now. But you will love it. Setting up the controll surfaces will be so much easier. And you can use a function calles exponential. This makes the control throws less sensative around neutral. It makes it easier for low time pilots to not over control the plane. It also allows you to buy a 100 dollar flight pack and fly another plane with the same radio. It will also offer more features you will use on future airplanes. The initial cost is well worth it. Sorry for the long post. If you have questions look on the radio threads. Most any question you have has already been asked. Best of luck to you.