RE: 2nd plane; low wing
Have you looked at the Cermark Graduate? It's a trike and handles like a high wing on the ground, but in the air, it is very responsive and aerobatic. I got one to transition into from my trainer and was able to fly it a few times on the box with my Instructor, what a nice ship! The building directions aren't the greatest (IMO), but if you've built a kit, or repaired a crash a few times, you should have no problems with it.
I have a 40FX in mine. I had originally planned to put a 46 into it but after flying it with the 40 I think it's a perfect combination. Sorry if the pics are a little blurry, I didn't know the lens was dirty until later. Good luck with whatever you decide.
Don