Another "stick" alternative:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...LXDTM8&P=0

This was my trainer. When you get bored with it, crank up the throws. This plane is by far the most popular at our field. We've got tail draggers, tuned pipe versions, and one guy even did a F-82 style mod. Get an OS 55, 5 standard servos

If you want a "sportier" plane, I'd go revolver. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...LXRWV9&P=7 Then you can canabalize you easy sport and you'll be all set