I'd like some opinions from more experienced RC'ers about which foamy to choose. I've read through the posts here as well as the site and I have a couple of concerns.

I've only had one plane with ailerons several years ago and I got tired of screwing it into the dirt. I've flown mostly control lines and 2 or 3 channel gliders. I recently got a slow stick, my first electric, and I love it. I've since mounted a geared 600 in one of my two meters and it's a blast.

Like plenty of RC fans, I fly more when all I have to do is go to the park down the street instead of packing a huge aircraft in the truck and driving miles to the field. I'm getting bored with 3 channels and I want to move on. I have been practicing with a decent simulator and I can manage 4 channels with no problems. I have a decent radio with adjustable rates, exponential, etc. ready to go.

My first concern is wind. 10 mph is average in west Texas. I need something that will not be grounded in conditions above a breeze.

Second, it looks like the Citabria might be a great choice for a first foamie. I've heard that it handles much like a trainer and is more forgiving than a mid-wing 3D. How does it handle wind?

I won't have any problems buying another plane later, so is the Citabria a decent step to a Super or similar 3D?

Finally, does anyone have experience with the Great Planes Rimfire outrunners? I have one and I'm dying to bolt it to something. I don't see many used in 3d and I'm wondering if there's a reason why.

Thanks for the help.