Well, this is only true of 3 channel radio equipment in some of the cheap "toys". Standard 3 channel, 72 mHz equipment has the same range as the 4 channel stuff, but your point is taken.

If you're serious about this hobby, then a good 40 size trainer with a decent 4 channel radio set (on 72 mHz)will be the minimum you want to buy. Even if you go with an electric plane, try to avoid the cheap 27 mHz stuff.
Dennis-