Without doubt the absoulte ultimate "2nd airplane" should be the Midwest AEROBAT.
ARF construction from FALCON Engineering,(via Midwest) makes this an import, true but what an import! Quality through and through...AND
it won't break your bank. I've bought 2 of them, (one for me and my Dad) at $105. each and they arrive triple boxed.

Here's my review,(and others) from this very website:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/product_gu...fm?kit_id=2569

I have an SK .50 on mine,(Kangke.com) and my Dad has a Magnum .52FS on his. Mine flies like a rocket at full bore but slows down to 3-point landings like a trainer but without all that float and bounce. Dad's flies slower with the 4-stroke but stilll does nice vertical rolls and basic aerobatics.

I flew a Hobbico Superstar for 4 months getting my skills down and was hesitant about moving up to an aerobatic model. I needn't have worried! The AEROBAT is actually EASIER to land than the Superstar!

Next is a low wing and after that? The sky's IS the limit!

HTH's

Point Magu
Cumberland, MD

(home of the Mexico Farms R/C Flyers)