You writing all this down?

If you go back to your original question, You asked for the basics. A combo wil give you this. If you feel you want to go the distance this time then, get a decent Trainer (60)size. Put a nice engine in it so that you can use all this nice stuff in your second plane without emptying your wallet.
Get a 9c or actually there are still plenty of 8UAFS around which I have. I have a 16 plane capability on mine. This radio will last for years and the only reason to get a new one is to "show off." Going from a 8U to the 9C s is like dropping money in the toilet. Also consider what the majority use in your area (JR?) JR is also very good and sometimes it helps to go with the flow in case you need help.