If you look at the top of the beginners header bar there is a sticky that will tell you pretty much what you need to know, all about trainers. The plane doesn't care what radio gear you install, that's an up to you choice. If you just go to a local club and ask around a lot of instructors have there own trainer with a buddy box so you don't need to worry about crashing. The instructor and buddy box are the way to go, I have been teaching with this system for a long time and none of my students have ever lost a plane until after there solo flights. Then it can get pretty ugly!!