I would get a lesser transmitter and start flying. You would be the rare person who had their first transmitter after a couple of seasons... If you buy your last transmitter first what have you got to look forward to in the coming years?! Earlier you listed the Futaba 7CAF, the JR 6102 and the Hitec Eclipse 7 -- any will more than fill the bill as your first transmitter. A 4 channel transmitter will get you into the air for a lot less money than any of these computer radios... Since you want a micro flight pack -- do any of these come with a micro flight pack option? There is usually a savings when buying a transmitter with a flight pack versus buying them separately... Check with Servo City as they have had interesting combos in the past...