Thanks for the clarifications.

I started flying in May with my H9 Arrow trainer. I can fly it pretty good by now, and have no problem doing the whole sportsman pattern as well as inverted flight.

Right now I'm in the process of moving the radio and the engine (once back from being repaired) over to a Sky Raider Mach II. I'm going to use it as a cheap 2nd plane to get used to a low wing tail dragger.

I also have a third model on it's way. The tracking# says is should arrive tomorrow. It's a Venus 40 with a Magnum XLS-52. My plan was to get some stick time with the cheap Sky Raider before I try out the new Venus 40.

So, the 4* or the SSE would actually be my fourth model by then. Given the descriptions above I think I will go for the SSN since the Venus should be a pretty good plane for learning pattern.

-tycho