I would highly recommend the kit. It will give you something to do over the winter and you will gain invaluable knowlege of how the plane works. If in the event of a cracsh you will be able to rebuild it. I also agree with Brian Soltis. I would go with the TTPro 46. I currently have 4 or 5 of them and I believe they have every bit as much power if not more than the OS 46 FX. You can get them for about 30-40 cheaper than the os also. Everything you are looking for can be had at Quantum Models except the Futaba radio and with an order of 100 or more shipping is free.