[quote]ORIGINAL: RoNeRiC

Once again, I suggest trying the Skyraider Mach II. If you don't like it (you will) it is inexpensive enough to almost be a throwaway. I have sport flied and pylon raced these planes since they were introduced; they are fun and do get the adrenaline flowing if you want it too.

I have not heard ANYONE say a bad thing about this plane, including serious flyers who have decades of flying time. IMHO, it would be a good transition between trainer and a 3-D plane like the Funtana...