There are getting to be a variety of good 2.4 radios out there and if you wait a couple of months there will be more from both JR and Futaba to choose from. Budget is your limiting point. Whatever you choose, get the Heli version if you are planning to ever fly heli's. Don't fly them myself but understand that the switch locations are MUCH better for heli's in the heli versions and yet fly planes well. Also be sure NOT to scrimp on battery power. That appears to be one possible weak link in some systems, especially with digital servos.IMO