Cam, I would not hesitate to buy a Slow Stick for a first electric powered plane. I've been flying only 2 years, and really enjoyed the Firebirds, including the XL but know I learned some habits I have to break to feel more comfortable on 3 and 4 channels.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img]
My first (and only) radio is a JR XF421ex and debated between it and the Quatro. Both do what you want them to do. My 421 will take me into 5 channels when I'm ready. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] (OK, firebirds had their own radios)
PLEASE BE CAREFUL ABOUT BUYING OLDER TRANSMITTERS[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] Careful means make sure they are narrow band, and will not control other people's aircraft too. Something tells me everything after 1992 was narrow band. That's a guess![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img] You sound like you are a shopper, thinker, planner, and that will make a good FLYER! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]