The Predator isn't made anymore, but it would be fine for a first 424 airplane to see if you enjoy racing (you will). There were 2 versions, the later version had internal V-tail linkages and a few other minor improvements. Great Planes/Hobbico bought out Lanier, and then killed off the Predator as they already sell the Viper...

Once you get hooked on racing there are many better choices available for 424 if you don't mind a little building such as the Vortex, Seeker, Hurrikane or Sam-Rai.

I've been racing with a local group in upstate NY but want to branch out and do more racing so I'll also be racing with NEPRO in 2009 so will see you down the road.

Scott