I ordered a ModelTech Extra-300 .25-.32 from Hobby People this last winter. After the fact I was told by several RC vets that this ARF is a whacked out,, over sensitive small plane that would end up crashing within ten flights or so.
GUESS WHAT ? This little sports plane is the easiest to handle plane I own. I have two of them now with custom graphics . One with an OS-.25FX and one with an OS.25LA . The whole idea was to convert the plane into an electric. But after flying it with nitro and making the best "EXTRA-300" landings I've ever made in my RC lifetime,,, I see that this little bugger is a (NITRO KEEPER).
It will fit into any auto. Uses very little fuel. And will spin like a ceiling fan on high rates. Plus like all Extras,,,"IT's FAST"!
The .25FX really rips on the low passes. And the .25 LA is.... well,,,,,a .25 LA. But even the LA motor"d Extra performs crispy.
I read where many guys are running .40s in this bird. I can see why now. The vertical moves need a bigger motor. But even with a .40 the balance is good. No real need to add weight to the tail. The battery will serve as all the weight you need. (Closer to the tail of course.)
For $89.00 this is one great ARF for the lunch-time,,or after work guy who likes to leave a plane in the trunk for an afterwork flight before coming home to hear about what kid acted badly or what bill showed up in the mail that day.
I even got a replacement from Hobby People when one showed up with a warped wing and saddle. They really took good care of me on warranty replacement.

Let's hear from the tiny Extra folks !!!!