You're on the right track! The Tower trainers are good planes. Also, Futaba is all I use. You can save some money on the radio and buy a Spektrum or something cheaper. I know several guys who have cheaper radios and they have some issues. I have the Futaba 7C with the 2.4Ghz. I have never had one issue with it. I stick with Futaba radio gear and OS engines. I have never lost an airplane in over 10 years to a radio or engine problem. Definitely go with Futaba. If you think you'll stick with the hobby this time, go with the 7C. It will do everything you could ever need and has memory for 10 models. It runs about $350 from Tower. I think it's worth it to spend the money on a good radio. I know guys that have three or four different radios. I have one. It does it all.