I picked up a gold stickered (AMA checked) Futaba AM tx, a Flight Star trainer in good condition with an OS 40FP that ran like a swiss watch. It had the rx and 148S servos and was perfectly ready for flight. All for $100 from a friend at work. I few this plane for about 200 flights last summer and really enjoyed it. It's smart to get in cheap like this since your first year expenses are usually pretty high. Try to get used stuff if you can.

Check with clubs, swap meets etc. Network with people and it will make all the difference in the world.



Joe