This kinda goes in the question " How hard is it ? " Well as was said I don't own digital servos and next they're gonna come out w/ better ones just like radios__ more torque__ faster speed etc.... With that said as always, you buy what makes YOU happy. JR radio I like.. The single most problem you gonna have w/ this plane is speed... Looks like a fully symetrical airfoil which means not to much floatability 'cause it's designed to do what it's designed to do. Now if you feel you are ready and can step it up a notch, then go for the gusto. Also as a note, even though I've been in this awhile; I still let an experienced pilot do the maiden do to my shaking hands,knees and nerves and at least one other chx my setups... HTH...Rob