Wow.... this thread is custom written for my limited input!!! I built the PT40 last winter and learned to fly this spring. I then got the SSE ARF this summer and have flown it a lot the rest of the season. As a matter of fact, we flew today in 50 degree weather in Indiana on Dec 30th, which is unheard of for this time of year.

For what it's worth, the transition from the PT40 to SSE is straight forward. The plane flies great. Be ready to "fly" the plane. No dihedral, the plane goes where you point it. Also, landings are easy with the thick wing core. Take offs are easier with the SSE as the tricycle gear of the PT40 always needed a little correction.

PLEASE NOTE: the ailerons for the SSE are gigantic compared to the PT40. The first flight of the SSE I had throws set-up as the manual called for and they were WAY too much for me, even on low rates (remember this is my first season flying). I was able to land and then backed them way down and then started to bring them back up a little at a time after several flights. I also fly with a little exponential. Now the plane just grooves for me!

I think both planes are great and would change a thing with my plane history so far!

Here are a couple of pics.