Mark....nice to mee you brother.....*HIGH FIVE*..you and I are using the exact same radio..Futaba 6EXAS...trust me...you will LOVE IT!!...I do not know what your experience is with building ARF's....but if you want some tips and tricks, let us know and we will assist you building your baby!!...We all were rookies at one time..(and although I own 4 planes, I still consider myself a rookie..) and learned from the PRO's and each other here....we all be more than willing to be of your assist helping you building our baby...but your effort will pay off when you have her maidened......It is the most exiting plane I have flown so far...