the H-9 is a pretty good flyer it just lacks square inches in the wing area. You should look for something in the 1200 or more square inches it will really make a difference. Its like looking at tv or stereo in a store you can really see which one looks different or sounds better. Once you get it home you no longer have anything to compare it to so all seems well. Most of the newer kits coming out for a 3.2 size motor will have 1200-1400 square inches of wing now you are talking float, light flying, and slow landings......

http://www.wildharerc.com/Products/Edge/edge.html

1390 inches on the above link

http://www.kangkeusa.com/
1204 on the laser

http://www.davepatrickmodels.com/frame.htm
1200 on many of the models here

http://www.aero-works.net/planes/540...ent/index.html
1380 on the edge

http://extremeflightrc.com/
1400+ on most of these kits.....

yes $$ these cost more than a H-9 Edge

review link:
http://www.3dbatix.com./reviews/h9edge540.htm

Wingspan: 78"

Length: 68"

Weight: XXX lbs.

Wing Area: 1010 sq in