If I was starting over I'd go with the Hobbico Superstar trainer ARF. It costs $99.99. Then I'd purchase a OS46AX or OS55AX engine. About $110 for the 46 size. Then I'd purchase an upscale radio. Maybe a Futaba 6EHX for $170. Or even a 9CAP for $400.

That gives you a starting price of about $380 which is the same as the Nextstar and you have a great radio and just as good an airplane and way better engine. Then when you want to step up to something else...you'll have the equipment.

Recently this year, my son started flying. I moved on from the traniner (same as above) in two weeks. He now flys and Ultra Stick Lite. It doesn't take as long as you might think to go to the second and third planes. I'd plan for it right from the beginning.

When I started I bought 2 4 channel radios, 6 channel and a 9 channel all within the first 6 months of starting the hobby. I wish I'd have gotten a better radio right off.

Thanks
Barry