Why not go with an ARF?

This Way you can get the Plane AND radio you like.. Plus an engine of your choice..
I really like the Hobbiso SuperStar Trainers.. Very Stable and CAN be Agile!

I would choose a 6-channel Comp. radio for the reasons stated in your first post.. I Like the Futaba 6EXA as its easy to program yet still a comp. radio.. Plus its CHEAP! $140ish forit, a reciever, 4 S3004 servo's, and Tx/Rx batteries.

For the engine I recoend the Super Tigre 45 or the Super Tigre 51.. These will give you plenty of power to haul you out of trouble or pull around your camera,bomb drop, ect..