Great first and second planes

Almost any new pilot has the exact same thoughts: What do I buy first? I have been active in the R/C community for about two and a half years and have had my share of fun and failure. As a 14 year old, I am now completely consumed by the R/C hobby and LOVE IT. I post reviews on youtube (my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ibcCO005pgxxU7L9cVhhg ).
Last week, I maidened my FT-22 and love it!! This is not my first plane. I originally started with a 27 MHz supercub LP that had been rebuilt more times than I can count. I really love that plane and still fly it to this day. I then bought a Hobby zone Champ and flew the wings off of that and put the electronics in a 10” nutball. I built a Versa, FT Flyer, and now, the FT-22. I believe that if the one plane you and your son are going to fly, go with something scratch built like the FT-22. For $100 you can go to www.lazertoyz.com and get a full package minus the charger and radio. I chose to go with a Spektrum Dx6i and regreted it. I wish I would have gone with the Turnigy 9x, because of its modularity and price point. The Dx6i is OK but has poor range and expensive receivers. Although I use the cinese ones frequently, I have better access to the genuine receivers. Although the Joshes recommend the FT-22 as a great first plane, I would reccomed it after 15 hours on a good simulator and maybe even some Champ experience. I still consider myself a complete and utter beginner, and am yet to solo at my local flying field. Oh, one other thing, spend the $75 and get an AMA membership and carry the card. It’s a great deal for just the insurance, plus the ability to fly at events like Joe Nall. The membership will allow you to fly at AMA sactioned fields like Bird Field here in Middle River, MD. The guys there are real fun to hang out with and train you on their plane at NO COST or RISK OF CRASHING. They will host events, and even charter buses to the WRAM Show. This entire article is my personal opinion, and should be viewed as such.