Well first let me say hello to all as a new member to this forum as well as a new beginner to RC airplanes as well! I am usually one to read up on everything I can before making a purchase and or passing judgement on anything, especially when I have no clue as to what I am getting into such as this new venture into the RC airplane world. This hasbeen a long time dream and at the ripe old age of 46 I have decided to do so. I am planning on starting with electrics at this time, looking at a nice trainer, and some Parkzone BNF warbirds once I am capable keeping a plane in the air and then later moving onto larger and gas planes, but that is a way down the road.

With that said, I have already jumped the gun and purchased a transmitter/radio that I hope is one that will meet my needs initially for a while, and will gladly move onto something better in the future if needed.I purchased a brand new in the boxSPEKTRUM DX5e 5 Channel Full Range Transmitter SPMR5500 for $60.00 (actually $59.99) shipping included in this price. What are your views of this radio, good bad or indifferent, and based upon the price paid. I had read about Spektrumproducts and seems to be a reliable product. Felt thatI had gotten a great dealfor the price I paid. SO, fire away about this radio so I know what I have gotten myself into thus far, ha ha! Also, will this radio be compatible with the simulators offered on the market at present? I think a simulator program could have good possibilites in helping a newbie become acquainted with the transmitter and in hand/eye coordination, which in turn can be applied to actual flying time.

Again thanks for your opinions and Ilookforward to obtaining a lot of informationfrom theknowledgable folks on thisforum!!!

Dave