Normally it is easer to fly in a simulator then a real plane. Practise more on the simulator and with the EasyStar, it will make you a better pilot. GWS Formosa is a very forgiven plane and it is not fast with the original motor. I am sorry to say this, but the first low wing plan are very often involved in some crash.

A 40-size pattern is a fast plane and it is fast in the landing. If you are locking for a bigger plan it will be better to by a something like a Great Planes Big Stik 40 ARF or something similar.

Remember that LiPo battery is sensitive for deformation. I have crash many times with small planes and only ones the battery has been damage. I have crash 3 times with 40-size plane and ones the battery was totally destroyed. With big plans the consequence in a crash are much bigger.

/Kristian