Well as I said I was concerned that the UCD was a bit much for me and it seems that that is the consensus. Unless one of the guys lets me get some time on one and I know I can handle it I will pass.

I like the looks of the Sky Raider and the Big Stik has been a plane I considered from the start. The 4* and Tigers are more expensive than the UCD but I assume they are tougher?

I know I need traditional trainer time (and will get some on the club trainer today and in the future!) and I by no means equate park flyer time with gas time but I think I would be well served with a "second" plane in my case. I just think I would quickly outgrow something as tame as a Nexstar or similar.

That said, are there any other tough, slow flight capable, yet at least mildly aerobatic, low or shoulder mount planes out there I should look at? Low cost is good. Hey! I'm not asking much here am I?

Gentlemen, I do appreciate the shared knowledge and experience! How did anyone get anything done and done right before internet forums?

I'll let y'all know how my flying goes today.

I submitted my AMA app mere minutes ago, BTW! I'm now bonafide, just gotta get certified!