I guess I don't know what you included in the price of the Dandy being $300, But lets say you need the entire set up.

Laser 4 Tx / Rx Feather $115
one extra servo $20
Motor and ESC $40
Battery $25
Charger $45
Kit $45

Bye including all this you can get up to $300. But, all but the motor and the kit are tansferable to the next plane.

How are you going to get into a balsa plane for less than $45?

This is a great set up and puts you in a position to move up your skill set.

Larry