I think you'd be better off getting a Futaba 6X or 6EX radio. You'd have model memory, dual rates, PPM / PCM, Plane / Heli. It'll go anywhere you want. ...And I would suggest a 6th servo for the flaps. I don't know about the 6EX, but the 6X has a dial for channel 6. The "speed brakes" will do nothing but throw your trims off, The flaps and 3 blade prop will slow you down fast enough (the 3 blade prop and spinner are included in the ARF). The wing droops will keep it nice and docile until you get enough stick time under your belt. Then ... unlike the LT-40, you can lose the droops, change the prop and spinner and fly as a sport plane. They can be pretty aerobatic as far as sport planes go. I have one and it flies about the same as my World Models P-51, it's just easier to land because it has flaps.