Thank you for all the responses, from the sounds of it the Escapade is a pretty decent little plane. I think I will put more time on my trainer until I am really comfortable and then move up to the escapade. I will also check out the other planes suggested here, nothing is set in stone!

Thank you very much on your insight on the JBA engines Ken, I am glad someone of your experience could chip in! You probably saved me 80 bucks worth of frustration!