I can see the trainer stage fading out this summer. I've been advised by club members that an "ugly stick" or similar intermediate plane would be a good next choice.

I've got a feeling I 'll be into sport/aerobatics/3D sooner or later.

What do you guys think about skipping this intermediate "stick" plane stage and go to a large winged sport plane like the UcanDo 60 or a Katana? Or some other suggested planes would be welcome.