RE: What's a good second plane
The 4*, T34 etc are great low wing trainers but if you are super confident with your trainer then go for the WM Super Sport 40, its much more aerobatic than the above mentioned planes and can come in slow enough for a confident new flyer. A few of my friends went to the SS40 after their trainers ... the plane will come in fast but if you flare her it will be very very manageable.