The Jr you are looking at is a very good radio for the price. I would not hesitate to reccomend one. I fly Futaba because that is what i started with. If I had not I would undoubtedly be using JR.

As for a second plane you cannot go wrong with a 4*,TigerII,Midstar or the Great Planes midwing that it's name escapes me just now. Any of these would be a great second plane. They are available in kits and ARF's so you can have your choice. Good luck.

Mark Shuman

PS: oops forgot the Midstar is only available as a kit, my bad.