I agree with Music Publisher on the T-Hawk. I have an Aerobird Challenger, it's my first plane and is much like the T-Hawk except for the tail, but both have about the same wing load and should fly about the same. After fixing a setup problem with my Challenger my 11 year old daughter and I have been flying with no problem. The thing I like about the T-Hawk is it comes with spare wing tail and props for the same price as the Challenger! As for the radio, you can fly the plane until you almost can't see it anymore, never had a problem. I don't think any of the beginner planes come with a radio that you will want to use for to long. If you stay in the hobby you will want to get a good radio later on. I would either get the T-Hawk, or the Aerobird Challenger.