warjet, I was not welcomed at weed whackers. They said i flew to fast and to low. I was flying a Jr Tiger with an O.S. FP .35. They had trouble keeping track Petenpaul air camper.
I really like Chollas, Alpine was fun too. Get to practice your carrier landings.
I have to say, I may be the youngest one here to fly push button rubber band powered actuators. I had the Galloping Ghost single channel. I think I was able to get a full lap one time. tap, tap-tap, tap-tap-tap, tap-tap. so much fun with a Cox 0.049 Black Widow in the nose. Mom went broke buying C sized batteries
Any of the name brand radio will serve you well. Even some of the cheap radios will serve you well.
I helped setup a friends trainer with this radio. He has over a year on it without any issues. I mean really, this is less than most servos out there.
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Buzz.