From the looks of things, both of those options looks good. However, that's quite a challenge and a lot of reading and learning for you. The X9 is the hacker's favourite radio and you need to know what you're getting in terms of the latest flash update, then choose your module correctly. If that seems complicated, I would advise a DSM orange radio from Hobby King, it's cheap and I know that DSM has worked for me with no problems. But there are others that are just as good...
As for building airframes, I don't have the room to at the moment, but if you have the room, the skills and the tools, go for it, they look like a fun bunch of airframes (though not great in wind).
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It's just an opinion and it's not meant to sound patronising, so you can take this or leave it:
When starting out in this hobby, the initial cost can seem high. It is easy to look at the cheap stuff that is available, but it might not be the best tool for you. Remember your goal right now is flying solo, after that, you have the skills to do whatever you want in the hobby, but until then you are restricted. Simply put: Building is a skill, setting up is a skill, flying is a skill. That's three skills between you and your goal.
Getting an RTF of reasonable proportions will get you to your goal with the least amount of hassle for you and the VOLUNTEER that teaches you how to fly. Both the Eflite Apprentice and the Hobby King Bixler 2 offer this at a good price. Once again there are others out there.
I really hope you make a go of this and start this hobby, It's great fun and there are endless possibilities. I just pray that you set off on the right foot and don't stall because of setting your self too many challenges initially.
Let us know how you get on though!
- John