If I get to the point where I opt for a larger scale plane, a Decathlon would likely be the best choice. I was doing some stall tests with a Giles 202, and it fell from the sky. I'm not sure if it was the radio, or if it was an unrecoverable stall. All I know is that I never had a single problem with my .40 sized Citabria, in relations to radio or airframe issues. I think half the reason these planes don't enjoy the popularity of the low-wing sport planes, is that they may be "too forgiving" in that they are more likely to self-correct than most other sport planes. But I would feel more comfortable with one because a recovery is far easier in a dead stick, or even a slight radio glitch for that matter. Boring to some, but I like something that's more prone to last a while.

NorfolkSouthern