I am looking to get into RC Aircarft, and I narrowed it down too these two?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=LXMU53**&P=ML
or
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXEKF4**&P=7

They both have good reviews but it seems RTF have been underfire as of late. Issues with quality control and all that.

What do you all think?

i would go for the avistar. once you learn to fly it, you'll be able advance on to some tricks with it because of the semi-symmetrical wing

I second that. Both are good choices; the Avistar has a semi-symmetrical airfoil that will allow a bit higher level of performance after you get past the basic training.

sweet! next paycheck is tuesday!!!

So, will there be a issue with the Futaba 4VF being discontinued?

I know this is a little more money than the ready to fly package but please consider buying individual components instead.
If $280 is all the budget can stand then the package deal will get the job done.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXPY56&P=ML $ 100
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXKF97&P=0 $ 90
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXKJD8**&P=0 $ 140
Total = $330 vs $280 for the package deal.
This radio has a lot more features, most notably 4 model memory.
The TT46pro engine is much more powerful than the OS40LA and it is well known to be very reliable and easy to operate.