No offense to Sensei but I'd stick with one brand of radio gear for a first and probably second aircraft. If you stick with one brand, you know it's made to work together and shouldn't cause any issues. I would agree with Castle Creations speed controllers since they are very dependable BUT, which ever controller you buy, make sure it's matched to the motor's requirements. A controller than can handle 50 amps, for example, will burn up quickly if your motor pulls more than that under load