Over the last 5 years the prices of most of the RC stuff have come down and the quality has gone up. You can get a computerized 6 channel computer radio today that is cheaper than a basic 4 channel was 5 years ago. High quality recievers used to run around $150.00 with crstal. Now you can get one for around $50.00. Engines have come down in price and it used to cost you an extra $50.00 to go from a 40 and a 46 size engine. Now the difference is between $5.00 and $0.00. Kits have come down in price and there are lots of ARFs that can't be built and covered for the price. You can now buy a very nice flying 46 size twin ARF with a 69" wing span for $212.00 U.S. The covering has gone up in price and the glow fuel has gone up slightly aalong with gas if you are into the larger models. [8D]