Thanks Jester. A Big Stik .60 is definitely in my future. I think I will build one from a kit.

After a ton of research and a bunch of time on Rrealflight 6, I'm fairly certain I can skip a traditional trainer and decided to purchase the Hangar 9 P-51 PTS (Progressive Trainer Series). It comes with an Evolution .46 engine and a Spektrum DX6i 2.4 GHz radio. There is a ton of reviews and 99% are very positive and I feel comfortable coming back in with this model. It will be here Monday March 26th and I hope to be flying it by Wednesday. I'll post stories and pics... wish me luck!!