The World Mentor is fairly forgiving but I don't think its much easier to fly than the Midwest Messerschmitt Kit .40-.46 which you said was too much of a handful. Can you get an understanding fellow pilot to let you get "used to the plane" on a buddy box for a few flights? The first few minutes on a frisky sport plane is a bit of a shock after a trainer. The quick response and faster speed can take you by surprize and you tend to over control the plane. If you panic at this point, then the plane is usually the loser. If you can keep the plane in the air for more than a few minutes you can learn how to lighten up on the thumb movements and you should be ok. If you are pretty much on your own then I would say get an in between plane such as a Tiger 2 or an Ultra Sport. [8D]