There's no sense in starting with a silly trainer plane because in three months you're going to want a full scale P-51 Mustang with retractable landing gear and flaps. So don't waste your money, go ahead and get now what you will want in the future. The same goes for the radio. Get a second mortgage, cash in 401's, IRA's, withdraw the children’s college fund and buy that NASA satellite guidance system radio. You'll be glad you did.[sm=thumbup.gif]