Just my $0.02, but in regards to the radio discussion, I would at least get a 6 channel 72 Mhz system if you don't go with the fancier and more complicated 2.4Ghz systems. I went the Plane/Engine/Radio combo when I first started, and while it got me in the air quickly, the 4 channel 72 Mhz system becomes practically useless very quickly. I'm able to fly most of my planes on four channels, but when I've wanted to learn about things like creating and using flaps, I've had to buy another $100 receiver for my 2.4Ghz radio instead of using a really cheap 72 Mhz 6 channel receiver. I wish I would have bought a 6 channel radio from the start.