Gator - it will not fly like a T34 ... the SS is a faster plane and is much more aerobatic than a T34. T34 will almost float in on a landing the SS is faster (but not superfast), unless you take some care to flare her landings with the SS will be rather hot. SS will fly KE much easier than a T34 and do most of your aerobatic manuevers with more authority. T34 in short is a great first low wing trainer that later on will be fun as a Sunday flyer.

From what I hear the SS40 is a better performing plane than the SS40S.