I have about 10 flights on a buddy box with an Avistar and about 5 solo flights. In anticipation of a 2nd plane, I bought a SIG 4* arf after hearing what a great flying plane it is. Well, before I could complete it, my Avistar was shot down....through the heart, never to fly again. I was reluctant to purchase another trainer and decided to try the 4* and see if my skills had risen to that level. I set the low rates up with 20% exponential and had an instructor take me up. I found the plane to be very much within my skill level so yesterday I took it out and soloed it 3 times. With the low rates and exponential, I found the plane very easy to control. Take offs were very easy with little tendancy to veer left. Landings were pretty easy as the plane slowed down wayyyyy more than my Avistar. I powered the plane with an OS 52 four stroke and I found it to have just the right amount of power, although I may switch my 11X7 prop for an 11X8.

My point is that this plane makes a wonderful 2nd plane. I know there are many other planes out there probably just as good but I wanted to share my experience with any other newbies struggling with what plane to purchase as a follow up to a trainer.