Wrath,

I read your post in the PIF thread so it looks as though you are taking everyones advice [sm=thumbup.gif] and I really am glad to see that. In the long run you will be glad you did.

As a hint, when you are at the LHS on G3, don't fly the mustang, there are a couple of trainers in there, use them to get an idea of what you will be seeing.

As far as a second plane the Four Star series of low wing planes are great second planes and in some cases can be a good trainer. I have succesfully trained a couple of students on the Four Star 40. The fky better than most trainers in the fact that they are a point and fly type but they will not try to self correct as a trainer will, but on the other hand, they can land slkower than most trainers.

The midstar will do well for you but an experinced pilot/instructor will give you information that no SIM can ever give. As an example, how to properly trim a plane for hands off flight, how to tune the engine and a host of others.

I commend you highly for thinking ahead. Now when you do start to fly be sure to carry that over into your flying. Thinking ahead of the plane is the hardest thing to master but once you can do that then it all gets easier really quick.

Good luck and most definitely keep us informed