Advice on your first trainer:

There are many good ARF and RTF packages out there today, which are very good values. It is my opinion that you should consider building your first trainer, and let me tell you why. If you can build, then you will understand how to do repairs in the future. Trust me when I say that repairs will be needed. This is an unavoidable fact.

The Goldberg Eagle 2 is a wondederful trainer, and is easy to build. I built mine when I was 14 years old, and kept it until last year (another story). The Eagle is a very stable and forgiving platform for someone learning.

I would certainly recommend that you join your local club, and seek guidance. Usually, folks are very helpful, and happy to help one another out.

As far as power, I would recommend either an OS FX or an Enya 40. Enya is sort of an unsung hero in my opinion. They are still avalible through richmondrc.com

There are several good four channel radios out there today. Your local hobby shop should be able to help you with that. Most shops should also be able to get the Eagle. If not, then it's at Tower Hobby.

Again, build your first plane. It's a great learning experience, and will help you in the future.

As for your second plane:

Sig Four Star 60

Hope this helps

J. Perry