Hello, I am an asipiring new pilot. I am fortunate enough to have gotten a training plane lent to me by an experienced pilot. I plan to invest the savings into a better radio. I have already invested in Real Flight and with some luck, and training from instructors, I will have some success in the upcoming season. I have found a club, and their training staff. They are giving me advice but encourage me to do my homework, so here I am.

I am looking for opinions as to a good radio perhaps 7 or 6 channel computer that will allow me to train and also have the ability to grow with me as my skills grow. I would welcome everyones thoughts on the radio situation. The way I see my interest in the hobby at this point is glow powered planes. In the future I can see myself getting into some acrobatics, and I have a great interest in warbirds. I would like suggestions on radios with these long term goals in mind. Is it possible to buy a radio that would be a good starter but allow for growth into my future interests? Thanks in advance!