Chudd-

I saw your post over in the electric forum (good choice) and read the thread on the 182 that they directed you to. Based on that thread, I would recommend against the 182, particularly if you are a new pilot, which I assume you are. If you are trying to teach yourself and have a $190 budget, I would consider one of the 3-channel rtfs, such as the Aerobird or the Parkzone Slo-V. You may want to make a more general post over in the parkflyer forum for some other suggestions. I think you would find the 182 very frustrating and disappointing as a first plane.

-Scott