Hi everyone, I just joined this website today. This site has lots of great information. I am seeking your opinion on the following three questions: whether or not I should seek out an instructor for training; your ideas on what transmitter I should purchase; and a question regarding servo strenght for the showtime 4D .90 aircraft.

I have a pilots license and have over 250 hours flight experience in single engine complex, and multi-engine aircraft. I also have an instrument rating and commercial rating. I am curious if my flight experience will help towards my learning to fly RC aircraft or if I should seek the aid of an instructor?

I am currently building a Hangar 9 Showtime 4D .90 ARF. Since I have no experience flying RC aircraft I have decided to purchase a small trainer aircraft. My parents own 160 acres of land that has two large fields on it. Flying area is not a problem for me as I am far away from any cities or airports.

As far as the transmitter goes, I have been saving money for a JR PCM 10X model. Money is not a real concern for the transmitter. My reasoning for thinking of getting the 10 channel radio is that I would like to continue this hobby and purchase a larger RC aircraft in a few years. My question here is should I purchase a cheaper less complex transmitter or should I spend the extra money for the JR 10x.

The JR 10x comes with four 320 ounce torque strength servos. The showtime 4D requires only 80 ounces of torque. If I was to purchase the JR 10x, should I change the servos from the 320 ounce torque to the 80 ounce torque servos?

Any and all input will be greatly appreciated.