While I agree that sticks are great planes and do deserve the amazing reputation, I too have never been able to get over their looks. I have a 40 Size Escapade as my last remaining Nitro plane. I run mine on a 55AX with a Jett tuned pipe. It is insanly fast for a cheap sport model and will go vertical till it is ot of sight. I had it clocked at 110 mph with a radar gun so it will move rather quickly! It is hands down the most fun airplane I have ever owned. It is stable and easy to fly but has a wide range of aerobatic abilities. It is even a great windy flyer due to the higher wing loading. The 60 Size version wasn't available yet when I bought mine or I would have gotten that one instead! If I had the room I would buy it as well. Trust me this is a fun plane that you will not outgrow anytime soon.