You really cannot buy an AM set anymore. If money is a concern a simple 4 channel set up will work just fine. Get an ARF trainer with a semisymmetrical wing. And a decent BB 45. The Thunder Tiger 46 pro is a real bargain. It will get you back in the air with minimum fuss and minimal cash out lay. You can later buy a computer radio in the same frequency and use the flight pack from the initial radio. You end up loosing nothing. And you get a spare transmitter or your own buddy box. Good luck and welcome back. By the way any of the big name units are fine. There realy is no bad radio's out there.

Mark Shuman