hey jelly bean, i would recommend an Aerobird Challenger. it is fast and aerobatic and it is pretty easy to hand launch.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdId=HBZ3500

Or, if you want something a little more aerobatic i would suggest a GP U-CAN-DO 3D EP.

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJPU8&P=0

Both of these planes i own and they fly great.