The Goldberg Tiger 2 is a very good second plane. I had one that flew very well until a very gusty wind did it in on final. I'm building one now and it should do very well also. The only thing I have noticed with the new kit is the thinness of the wood. My other one was built about five years ago and I remembered it to have had much better quality wood. O well this one should be lighter. I guess the ARF will be just as good but I prefer kits.