Hey,
Well, first I was planning on getting a Funtana 40. Then I read a couple posts about how much better the 90 size was. So I did some more research there. I was 99% ready to bite the bullet and fork up the $850 for a Funtana 90 setup with a YS 1.10 FZ. But now I'm reading about tail flutter at higher speeds. So I guess I'll ask for a little help in my decision. I want a plane that will meet the following specifications:

Wingspan - no greater than 70 inches
Can do every 3D move in the book
Pull out of a hover with authority with a YS 1.10 or Saito 120
Can stand up to normal sport flying without breaking apart
Looks like a real airplane (I want something that is aesthetic like the Funtana, that doesn't look like a fun-fly plane, like the UCD)
Can be bought for less than 300 dollars as an ARF

So far as I have found, the Funtana is the only plane out there that fits this description. So maybe someone could also explain the conditions and severity of the flutter in the Funtana tail, and if there are any reasonable ways to keep it from happening.

Thanks again,
Mike