Gonna throw something different at you Casey. Even though most of the time I hate when someone goes a different direction from what the OP ask. That being said your plane choices are not bad. To that list I would add the .60 size GP Escapade. ( ill put the link below). This is a low wing but very stable. I currently have a student using one of these. It lands and takes off like a trainer even though it is a tail dragger. He likes it better in the air than the .40 size trainer he was using because it's more stable.
Now for the off topic part. I too enjoy the sound and power of a Saito 4-stroke. But the reason so many are for sale is gas. No starter, no field box, no clean up and residue on your hands. there are many advantages to gas. The plane I mentioned above we powered with a DLE 20cc. It a great match up and took only a few small mods to the motor mount to make it work.
Good luck and welcome back, David
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