First of all,

Don't worry about light, paratroopers, and smoke just yet.. It will be more than enough to excite him when your just flying..

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You wanted a devils advocate?[sm=idea.gif] I'll try and talk you into the 6EXA.. For the money, you can get a nice computer beginner radio, 4 servo's, batteries, and receiver... THe radio itself will also offer different features such as EPA, Digi trim, 6 model memory, Dual rates, and EXPO. All these can be used in your trainer and in manyways can help simplify your control installation.

Plus you can drop paratroopers and lights and smoke later with the gear switch!