Thanks for the replies,
There is an RC field and club here where I live and I have been out to the field, but am not a member yet. However, I would join before trying to fly and have a member help me get started. I just figured that would probably come after I had build a plane and had equipment.
On the equipment matter I guess what I am mainly asking is if an older radio (like for instance a conquest 4 by futaba) would be the way to go or is it better to buy new? What about AM or FM radios?
thanks