The Big Stik ARF would be a great place to pick up again. They can slow down and land as gentle as any trainer, but once you get your "flying thumbs" back, you''ll be able to really crank things up and have some fun. The Great Planes Easy Sport is basically just a .40-size stik with a canopy on the wing, it would also be worth considering.

Virtually every ARF manufacturer offers their own "flavors" of the classic Ugly Stik design. You can certainly look around at other offerings before deciding on any one particular brand.

As for 2.4Ghz radios, the Spektrum DX6i is a really outstanding value at $179.99. You''ll need to buy your servos seperately, but can pick whichever brand you like. The DX6i should be fairly easy to operate right out of the box, but it offers a nice selection of programming and mixing features that will let you grow in the hobby without needing a new radio down the road.