RE: Best Second (But ARF)
I also recommend th Midwest Aerobat. Great flying 2nd plane, lands slow, looks nice, etc. I "thought" the engine mounting bolts were kinda weak too, compared to my trainer's, but I found out when I nosed into the runway full throttle (radio/receiver interference), and my engine mount broke, that those small screws aren't going anywhere. They don't look strong, but they are.
I'm rambling now...