Thanks for the suggestions!

I had looked at the 4* but thought it might be a bit advanced for me. But from the info i gather on the web (like Fastsky said) it can fly slow enough for me to catch my breath if I mess up. Plus it's a good looking plane from a reputable manufacturer.

Taking the .40 out of the PT would be sort of dumb, considering i can get another fairly cheap.

Regardless, the shop will have to order the kit, and it'll take me a while to build it, so I'll have plenty of time to fly the PT..if our weather ever clears up.

thanks- JGC