My second/third plane was an Ultra Stick 60. It can be as gentle or as manuverable as you want depending on the throws. I put an OS61FX on it and am very happy with the power that it provides. Does it hover?.... h88ll if I know, I don't always rate an engine to plane combination as to whether it will hover or not because thers is so much more to flying than hovering. You can't go wrong with the combinatioin that I have on mine. Afterall, it is only your second plane and I can assure you will like flying it. I have had 3 of the 60 sizes, and now am flying the Ultra Stick Lite with G-26 for power. It is a great design and a very predictable flyer.