ORIGINAL: opjose
Since you WILL be buddy boxing with him, consider something like a Big Stik.
Tone down the throws and you have a very nice docile plane.
Now, THERE is an excellent idea that never occurred to me. I've got a 91 Surpass around here somewhere that would go good on the GP .60 size Stik. With the mains up front for a tail dragger, I'd probably have to stuff the battery in the tail... but yeah, that should work. If I can keep it light, that big fat wing should float like a dream. And you're right; kick up the throws and he (or I) can tear the sky up. Hmmmmm...
Many thanks for all the ideas. Keep them coming if something else comes to mind...
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