Okay, i've been real interested in r/c planes over the past few months, and i finally got some money for my birthday and decided to go out and buy one of these ARF planes. (to make a project out of it and to keep the inital cost a little lower). I purchased the Super Sportster made by Great Planes. The guy at Hobbytown USA told me it was getting great reviews from the people buying it, and it was only about $160 plus tax. I'm not experienced in building planes at all but the guy there said it's really not that complicated so I decided to try it. He also said that FS2004 (flight sim) helps after I told him i play it frequently. Now before I go and destroy it, I was wondering what sort of engine, servos, gas, radio, etc. is reccomended. Remember, im not made of money, so cheap is my favorite phrase at the moment. I dont want garbage, but just something that a teenage kid can afford. It comes "90% pre-built." Its painted...monokote, whatever....comes with landing gear, fuel tank spinner, and all that type of stuff, im just wondering what other things i will need. The directions arnt all that simple to understand and im somewhat confused with all the numbers and stuff like that. Any tips, or help along the way would be greatly appreciated.
http://greatplanes.com/airplanes/gpma1042.html