I started out with a Hobbico Superstar 40, with an old Irvine 40 engine (split case). After soloing, I crashed it and retired it. I already had a low-wing trainer/sport plane, so I took the gear out of the trainer and put it in a Sig Rascal 40. You could consider the Rascal as a sport trainer. I fly it almost every other time I go flying. I use it for warming up to the faster planes. I also use it if one of my sons wants to fly. I just did that 2 days ago with my 9 year old, great family time!!

Last year I switched engines and put in a Magnum 52 4-stroke to give it a nostalgic effect. It now flies and sounds like an old-timer. I hope to keep it and fly it for a long time. If I crash it, I might get something similar, like a Toledo Special or similar.