I only had $200.00 to spend on a getting started set up I went to an Rc swapmeet in salina Oh last sunday and I bought a Hanger 9 extra easy trainer with a 69 " wing span and an MDS 40 with a JR 4180 radio all ready to fly like new for $180.00 what a deal hu Iam proud of that one I have noy flown yet but I realized that I still needed about $75 dollars worth of gear for a field box it doesnt stop man Im telling you your best bet is to get with someone who's been there they will stear you in the right direction try to learn from there mistakes what they " would have done " you know it will save you some money ..I want to fly so bad right now I cant stand it Im ready but Im waiting on this stupid weather good luck and try to find a swap meat close bye I drove a 100 miles but it was worth it see ya check out my gallery to see it