I'm another happy owner of two Airtronics RDS8000 radio systems. I bought a second system to keep as a buddy box/spare transmitter and to get a couple of additional receivers. The Airtronics 92824 8-channel 2.4Ghz receivers are only $79.99 before discounts; you can outfit your whole hangar with 2.4Ghz receivers without spending any more than you'd pay for a brand-name 72Mhz FM/PPM receiver.

The RDS8000 is a very full-featured radio system with advanced programming and mixing capabilities for airplanes, gliders, and helicopters. You can read RC Ken's full review for RC Universe right here:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=995

I think the Spektrum DX7 and the Futaba 7C FASST are both good, solid radio systems as well. Also, the Airtronics SD-10G and the Hitec Aurora will both be coming out within the next 60 to 120 days or so. The products are only going to get better and the pricing more competitive.