> Here's what I'd like:
> > 1) Capable of ground takeoff and hand-launch
> > 2) 3 channels (or more :-)
> > 3) Fairly stable, but capable of doing some maneuvers as well
> > 4) Quiet (so I'm guessing electric)
> > 5) Good flight time
> > 6) Only basic assembly required
> > 7) Extra batteries available so I can swap out and fly more
> > 8) Under $300, preferably under $200
> > 9) Because of the overconfidence expressed in the first paragraph,
> > available replacement parts. :-)
> > 10) A radio that's usable in something more advanced later
GWS Slow Stick $34.99 GWS Slow Stick Flight Pack $72.99 GWS MC2002 Charger $49.99 GWS Dream Starter Transmitter $34.99
This will give you everything you need to fly the plane. You may wish to upgrade the transmitter to something a little more sophisticated. The GWS transmitter is okay, but it just feels...cheap, like a toy.