Spektrum DX8 as of right now but soon will be
DX18
The best brand for RC airplane parts are Blue LiPo, Gens Ace, Sky LiPo, A123 Systems, Exceed TX and FlySky Airplane/Heli TX. They were all reviewed as the best brands of RC airplane parts.
It is best to get flying lessons so you do not destroy an RC airplane because it is difficult.
The company that makes the best quality remote control airplane parts would probably be www.rc.com they have the biggest and best quality selection of RC airplane parts.
The level 3 RC airplanes are the best for smaller areas and low level operators.
According to Hobbytron.com http://www.hobbytron.com/Microflyer-Mini-RC-Airplane.html the Micro Flyer Wattage Indoor Mini RC Electric Airplane is an excellent RC. Also, the Palm-Z Silverlit Mini RC Indoor Airplane http://www.hobbytron.com/PalmZSilverlitMiniRCAirplane.html can be charged on the remote control.
RC Airplane simulators are similar to video games. You put a CD into a computer and it brings up an application that allows you to simulate flying a real airplane.
If the RC 10 speed controller started smoking and smelling really bad, it is possibly fried. It might be best to get a new one or take the controller to a hobby shop and have them take a look at it.
The Canon remote controller RC 1 is used to control the RC 1 remote control car. A remote control car is usually a small car that can be controlled from a distance with a controller.
Same guy that invented RC Cola.
There are several places you can look. It does depend on how high of a quality of an RC airplane that you want. Check out this place. www.nitroplanes.com
A RC simulator is a combination of computer graphics and mechanical mechanisms that allows you to simulate the actual look and feel of flying an airplane.
The best arf rc airplane depends on what you want from your plane and how you want it to look. One of the good planes to get based on price is the Pawnee because it is much cheaper than $500.