i would not fly any gas or glow and nothing besides small park flyers in a park if you want bigger or something that makes noise i would join a culb. the people there will set you up with a local hobby shop that can help you out. just about any new radio will run 200 dollars. i would really check out ebay look for a 4 channel radio jr s400 this is a great radio to start with. a new is 200 but ebay your lookin at 25 dollars with shipping. dont buy a new radio chance is in 5 or 6 months you buy a good radio that will will kept for awhile