What they're saying, Vhayne, is don't limit yourself in radio features.

The radio you're likely to get with the planes you've mentioned will be good for flying that particular plane or one just like it. It won't be good for much else. As your skill increases and you graduate to a more advanced type of plane, you will quickly outgrow that basic radio.

I know you're trying to keep costs down, but sometimes it's wise to buy equipment you can grow into. Don't buy anything twice that you can buy once.

For example, the Hitec Flash 4x is an excellent beginner's computer radio. The "4" means it's a 4-channel radio. You can get it configured for several different types of planes. It has many of the bells and whistles you'll want as you continue in R/C. The Flash 4x sells for around $160.

Other good beginner's radios include the Hitec Flash 5x, Futaba 6EXA and the Futaba 6XAS.

The radios I've mentioned will last you through several planes and many years of R/C flying, if you take care of them.

Dr.1