Sticks,

The value of having a "Club airplane" and equipment for beginners, cannot be weighed. Kudos to your Club for offering this and good for youfor your interest in others..

I would suggest finding a way to finance the purchase of an inexpensive 2.4 system. Possibly something used from a morefortunate Club member who may be trading up.

Nothing worst than loosing an airplane, Club's airplane or not, when you first start out.

I lost a great model because of someone on my frequency who wasn't paying attention.

2.4 solves many issues and saves models.

Charles