Hi, i want to get into RC electric plane flying/hobby and i've been searching around for a beginner/trainer plane thats not too expensive and easy to fly..i've heard about the easy star and wish i could afford that but its well beyond my budget.. i've had my eye on the hobbyzone Firebird Scout(it retails in the $50's). my only question is about the controller (aka "transmitter" correct?) whats the difference between a 2channel and a 3channel "controller"(transmitter).. using common sense i came to think a 2channel means it controls left/right turning and throttle acceleration/deacceleration.. and a 3 channel contoller means it controls left/right turning, throttle accel/deaccel AND descending and assending (aka flaps/rudder?) please correct me if i am totally wrong about this..

is there an advantage over the other? the 2 channel would seem more simple to use.. in other words less complicated which i like for a true true beginner which has NEVER flown a RC plane(e.g. ME! lol) but a 3 channel i would assume is BETTER because it gives you MORE control over the plane thus allowing you to fly it better and even maybe with EASE.. can anyone guide me in the right direction!! i really want to get this firebird scout but its a 2channel controlled RC plane and i've downloaded and installed the FMS program and after afew days its almost impossible to control a 2channel "FMS model" plane which i downloaded.. i cant believe that this FMS is even %95 close to the real life thing, is it? i downloaded other models and its easy to fly even the "Easy Star" FMS model.. please help me!

Ed