RE: What's a good second plane
I have to agree with Sherman about the the GP Easy Sport. I built 2 from kits and 1 ARF. They all flew great and will do aerobatics nicely.
So why 3 EZ's. The first I flew until it was simply worn out, because after several years of flying and fuel absorbtion, over tightening the wing hold down bolts, numerous dings from not so perfect landings, etc. it was time for another. Number 2 flew great, but one day I didn't. Good bye number 2. The ARF also flew well, until I flew it into a high tension wire tower.
All that aside, it's a great plane (no pun intended) and is a really good flier. You won't go wrong.
DaveB