Thank you Dealspeed et. al.

ParkZone advertises their radio equipment in the Typhoon as a reusable FM radio, but from what I am hearing from you it may only be resuausble in their planes and not any old ARF off the shelf?

From the sounds of it -- a $89 Eagle with motor/prop/speed control is at price worth keeping. Obviously, I destroy it I can always salvage the radio, etc. And I know that the radio components I will use are good quality. The reviews on its flight performance are good, but I also recognize that it is a 3 year old design and a lot has changed in the electric market for planes over the years.

The only thing I am not sure of is how easy will be for me to get spare parts if needed.

Thanks again for helping put an end to my obsession,

Jeremy