My favorite brand of kits is Great Planes for one simple reason. Every single one of their planes has the best step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions. Now I know that there are many other companys that also heve them (like SIG and Goldberg), but GP is the only company that I have found where every single kit they produce has the same quality and hassle-free instructions.

As far as what to move up to? Many people (myself included) will recommend the Sig "Four Star 40". But one that is often overlooked (too often IMHO) is the Great Planes "Easy Sport 40". It has a shoulder wing which makes it a little easier that the 4*40, but it is a fully semetrical wing which will allow easy entry into aerobatics.

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