RE: cheapest route continued
zcradic - several very experienced modelers and instructors have given you very good advice. Unfortunately there have also been some negative comments. However, if you have no intention to follow any of the advice given why have you requested it?
I do note that you requested the "cheapest" route and this is through at least a minimum amount of instruction. It also happens to be the "best" route. If you don't choose to follow the sage advice of our forum members that is up to you.
BTW, I am also one of the unqualified people you probably won't listen to who has been flying RC since the 70's, @2000 hrs full scale including aerobatic competition and planes from 1 seat thru 50 pax seat turoprops.
Good Luck, you're going to need it.