I found a fairly cheap way to score a decent 4 channel radio and reciever, lipo battery, charger, speed control, brushless motor, and 3 or 4, 9 or 10g mini servos, and a cheap little plane to thrash holes in sky, so you can pull the gear out. for less then 90 bucks.
http://www.bananahobby.com/1034.html
http://www.bananahobby.com/1034.html