what a pity!i would have said GO FOR IT.with a very good instructor i think you would be o.k. with low rates,my first plane was an aerobatic low-winger ,it taught me a lot very quickly and no i didn't smash it into little bits,in fact i only sold it 3 months ago after 3 years flying,and to all those who say "it's too fast",the throttle works both ways you know!