Cubs also have some aerodynamic quirks to get used to. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love flying mine. There is a genuine pleasure in putting around the sky in a big yellow Cub. But with that huge wing and small tail, the wind can put you in a bad position that many beginners don't have the visual skills yet to get out of quickly. There's a good reason you'll keep seeing the same planes mentioned over and over again in these "best 2nd airplane" threads. It's a well traveled road, and we've all been there. Get an Ugly Stick or a 4 Star and develop your piloting skills the same way countless others have. A Pulse is nice too, just without the decades of knowledge and the enormous fan community behind it.