Im not here to decide how he should spend his money.... If he has $900 to spend and wants to spend it all thats his business, thats what he asked for. Someone already offered a less expensive option and he was not interested. I told him how to get the most for his money.

I dont disagree that he could spend a WHOLE lot less $400 and get a Nexstar system, chunk the "self righting" junk and have just as good of a system from a pure trainer perspective..... Or build an ARF and get a 4Y with everything else you need for about $500-600 and do just fine.

And the computer radio is not too much.. Especially if we are talking to a grown man here that is capable of making his own decisions. If you buy a 9C and struggle (because you didnt read the manual).. PM me, email me at [email protected] or call me on my cell and I will get you through the programming basics in about 5 minutes. Programming a 9C is a total breeze, ESPECIALLY on a trainer that only uses 4 servos. If you are sure you will stay with it and you think you will want more than 1 plane get a computer radio and be done with it. Just leave the mix functions alone until you at least clearly understand what mixes do and can actually fly a plane and know that you need a mix and you will be fine.

There are 2 roads of thought here...
1. Buy cheap and be sure you like it and want to stay with the hobby.... A great idea if you arent 100% sure.
2. Buy ONCE if you are a responsible adult that has a pretty good idea before you start if you know this is something you really want to do.