Hi all,

I've been doing some research before deciding on a second plane for myself. I currently fly a Sig LT-40 with an O.S. .46 LA engine and have also flown a tower hobbies tower trainer 60 a few times. I plan to add another aircraft to my collection, and after having read many threads in the various forums on rcuniverse, I hope to get a low-wing trainer of some sort (ARF). I would also like to stick to a modest budget, probably under $150 or so.

It would also be great if someone could advise us on which engines are a good value for one's money. Anything in the range of a .46 to a .91. The reason why I say "us" is because I am certain that there are people in the same boat as myself.

I have a few favourites, and even though I might come in the beginner category myself, I know that there are a few people at the club where I fly, who could help me with the first few steps.

The Phoenix Strega @ $99.00 from tower hobbies appeals to me the most.
The Sig Four Star @ $150.00 from tower hobbies
The phoenix models Funstar @ $99.00 from tower hobbies
The WM T-34 Mentor from Horizon hobbies and Hanger 9 @ $169.00 - I really like this one
The Lanier Dart @ $75 from Lanierrc.com
The Lanier Laser Early @ $105.00 from Lanierrc.com
The Great Planes Super Sportster 40 MKII ARF @ $150.00 from Tower Hobbies
The Phoenix Models Sonic 25 Low Wing ARF @ $75.00
The Tower Hobbies Voyager 40 MKII ARF @ $99.00

I would be happy to get any input from anybody who is willing to share some advice

Looking forward to hearing from everybody.