i am wondering what kind of radio controller would you recomment for a ducted fan. I want to eventually put flaps, brakes, retracts, etc. What channel radio would i need and i also want to use futaba. The kit i will be building is a bvm f16. Thanks.

I use a Futaba 8UAFS radio and I absolutely love it 8 model memory, 8 channels, helis, gliders, airplanes programs plus you don't have to break the bank to buy it. I find it fairly easy for the programming as well.
Just my .002!
Myles

Ill have to say the other way, I have JR8103's, Or you can get a 10x if you have enough $$$$,
8 channel
10 model memory
3 model types--heli-airplane-glider

Does everything I need it to, BUT, I do like the slider switches on the 10x, oh well,