Wish they still made the Advance 40......I was ready to move up to that plane in June. Saw one NIB at a swap meet, should of bought . but you know. Anyway, I think a Stick plane is a great 2nd plane, but that just my option. I got a Ultra Stick 40 for my second plane, on low rates is very mellow lands super easy.......put it on high rates..........Look out!........Something I'm looking forward to. Hopefully more guys will post ,I'm still pretty new to the sport. Theres alot of guys on here with a heck of alot of experience than me. Good Luck ,JT