Having flown both the WM Extra and Giant Stinger, I can verify that there really is a difference between the planes. Although the Extra is a better aerobatic platform, everyone at my club admires how well the Giant Stinger flies. It will take off and land in less than half the distance of the Extra, and is much more tolerant of sloppy handling, steep approaches, and lazy Sunday flying than any Extra that I have flown. If you can fly a sport plane, your pulse will definitely not quicken when you fly this plane.