RE: Backyard flyer suggestions
+1 for the Charger RC CR-1. I've had one for my backyard flyer for over a year. Excellent flyer and extremely durable. I use a hacker A20-20L with an APC 11X3.8 prop on 3S. I use 640 3S lipos in light/no winds or a 1300 3S if its windy for the extra weight. It will fly fine in gusty winds over 10 mph ( I have a treed lot with interesting wind patterns).