Ugly Stiks, especially light ones, are about the finest sport planes there are for the novice pilot. Great flying, easy access, side mounted engine, constant chord wing, tricycle or conventional gear, rugged design, and ugly enough that the pilot does not fear flying it. 40 to 60 sizes are best for flying in the wind. I always hated finding out that the pilot was in love with his airplane, they are tools to learn the basics, and fearing the landing has slowed or stopped many new pilots.