I am of the opionion that any plane with a large airfoil for slowing and a good all around performer is a nice second plane. There are a number of them, I would stay away from the Funtana 40 for the only reason that its built light and wont take many hard landings if any at all. But the Twist, any "fun fly type" profile plane you can find will all be real nice performers. While they are all capable of 3D tuning the throws down and have a forward CG will make them all fly very nicley and be a blast to fly. Then when you are ready you can dial them in and try the 3D aspect out. I am not that old but i started flying 12 yrs ago and when I moved up to my 2nd plane there wasnt really anything like what we have available now and I went with a fully symetrical razor type wing and it was a handful to say the least. I too think the 4*'s are good along with the sticks but you shouldnt limit your self to just them especially if 3D interest you.