I've been flying for just shy of a year now. I went from a Tiger 60 (which I still have and fly) to a SSE. When I first flew the plane after the build, it was quite a handfull. The wingspan is small so it's not very visible the higher/farther you get it (orientation becomes an issue). Don't get me wrong, I love my SSE, but I always warm up before flying her. Bubba is right, on high rates, you cannot count the rolls. Want a cardiovascular workout? Put your SSE way up high, give her full throttle and push both sticks up and in and try to catch her before she hits! I would not recommend this plane as a second plane, I would more recommend the 4* over the SSE as a second plane. The landing gear is a problem for prop clearance, bigger wheels or gear will be helpful there for sure. Other than that, it is a fun plane, but dial LOTS of expo into the sticks!!