john,

most clubs have the buddy boxes for the popular radios IE.. futaba, hitec, j.r. so in most cases you do not have to buy it on your own. find a local club and go and introduce yourself and just chat with the people there. not only will you make some new fiends BUT you will learn alot from these folks.


once you talk with them and find out when trainer nights are (my clubs trainer days are tue,wed and thur. most clubs will even get you up in the air before you become a member (but most want you to be an AMA member)



just remember to ask questions and get alot of stick time the poeple at the field are just like us here more than willing to help and lend a hand when we can.

have a great day hope you and your son get to fly soon [8D]




bassman