Get a CG Tiger 400($100), beef up the landing gear(I got CF gear $20), put a GWS 2808/18T ($22 brushless) in it and use 3S 1100-1250 Lipos($20ea) under the canopy, 20amp brushless ESC($40), Hitec HS-55 servos(3x15), aileron, rudder, elevator. Flies well, balsa and regular covering for easy repair. Get an Optic 6 or Eclipse 7 new or used here($80), add XPS module ($100)and 6 channel park flier receiver($40)(no antenna or antenna on a chip actually)(under the canopy). Balance charger($80) Can fly it out of sight with that setup.