Thank you for the replies and the encouragement.

Flap:
Yes, the JR8103 is a bit pricey. As you and many others have stated, "Get all the Radio you can afford". With a helicopter somewhere in my future the 8103heli seems to be the best all around choice. My only concern at this time is instruction. With buddy-box flying do both radios need to be identical? Once I contact my Local club this may influence my choice.

Papa:
You have outlined my plan rather well. The only difference is the choice of Warbirds. I daydream of a .60 FW190 and someday a P38 Lightning.

MinnFlyer:
First, my thanks for helping to bring these forums to all of us in your role as Moderator. So far conversation I have had with a coworker who has three planes has me leaning toward the OS line of engines. I will however hold off on that until I have contacted the local club. One step that I am taking now however is to get my AMA membership. I will be heading off to there site today. If it can be done online great, if not it will be in the mail tomorrow.


Mark