Thanks for all the replies. I am seeing low prices on the 75and can never leave anything stock so to speak is why I picked on that particular engine.
I have already built a Sig kadet with a 40 to learn how to crash lol.
I also have a 1 ft electric cub to fly in the back yard for practice. Hopefully I can get out to the local, or not so local field and get someone to train me.
Again thanks for the replies.

I know it is subjective but what about a radio. I assume 2.4gigs is the like standard nowadays. I was looking at a 7ch Futaba to allow for upgraded planes in the future. Too much radio. Different brand. Go with what the locals use, for training purposes? I would like to stay under 250-300 dollars.

Thanks