Having just come back to the hobby myself after maybe as long a hiatus, I understand what you are faced with.

My choice was an Ultra Stick .40 sized, by Hanger 9. This plane will get you back flying in no time! It has very docile slow flight and predictable stalls. Once you get past the nerves and realize you still have some of the abilities you worried you might have lost, this plane is capable of all the aerobatics you want, excluding the huge rage now, 3D. I didn't need a basic trainer, and if you were comfortable with your Kaos, you might not either.

The Ultra Stick is well build and a real bargain at $129.

If you would like to contact me, here is my email address [email protected]