Its a good deal (keep in mind the Tx is a single airplane radio) and it will work for you quite well. I have no qualms about saying yes go ahead and get it.

Get an instructor and get to cooking!

Your Friend who say's stay away from glow is one, he's never done it or Two, he tryed (perhaps on his own, one of those who refuse help) and failed.

Yes there are electric only flyers but I beleve a majority do ultimately want to try Glow.

John