Shame on all of you for spectulating about that radio judging solely on the case? I know you all know better than that since it's the most generic Tx case out there. For $99 he's getting the most basic electronics available and 1000ft range would be stretching it. Don't even begin to expect a quality radios system on an RTF for $99. The first thing I would do is toss the radio as soon as it arrived.

The plane looks fun, but pictures can be fooling. It would be interesting to see if he actually gets what's pictured.

I doubt you made a mistake, you can always upgrade the radio system.

Good luck! Keep us posted.