Another great choice is the Goldberg Protege. It is a high wing plane, but has very little dihedral and flys very nicely, and is a great performer, yet easy on the flyer as a trainer would be. Mine has an OS 75 AX engine which is quite capable. I also use the Spektrum DX7 radio system.

To answer your question, the Spektrum is very much like the JR (some say it IS a JR, but the manufacturer says no, it's not. Jury's out on that but that does not matter much.. it's a great radio). Anyway, the computer radio system is like most others, you wade through the various screens for setup and then go fly. It's nice because it has a multiple model memory, and is ready for either fixed wing or helicopter setups. It comes with four digital servo's. Very nice unit.

Once you get back, you will see that it's like riding a bicycle.. you never really forget.

Good luck, and welcome back.

CGr