Hi and Welcome rkrozon,

I think your choices are good.. It's hard to know.. If and how fast you'll
pick all this up.. Basic trainers are I guess the best to learn on since they
are a lot more forgiving.. eaiser/slower to land.. But a semi, sure takes
you a little further into the learning stage if your a fast learner.. It does
take a little more speed to keep her flying while landing, But not that much
more and I for one think it gives you so much more in all other areas of
learning and keeping your interest up verses buying another plane..

Not sure if your in a club or not, But some clubs let you get an evaluation
flight on a club trainer.. Which may help you in you choice of planes.. It
did me.. Even though I did not start with the plane I wanted to start with,
But my Avistar did and still does serve me well!!

A six channel radio, is better to start with, since it gives you room to grow
But a 4 channel will also be good if you have other family members that
may want to join in this great hobby.. I now use my 4 channel to train my
grandson when he visits.. And I also corded with his Dad and our Daughter..

Campy sure gave you some Great Tips!! Though.. I got the LA 46 with my
Avistar.. And it has been a GREAT engine FOR ME.. Ran 6 gals of fuel through
it without a lick of problem.. And today its going on my Dazzler... For me, it
was less money well spent

Well Welcome and Have Fun!!.. This Hobby is GREAT!! And it loves your
wallet