RE: Plane Suggestion.
Matt,
You are very lucky to be right near a very active group of IMAC competitors in the Columbus area. You will find Kurt Koelling and Lou Matustik both flying at the Westerville club. Go find those guys and talk with them - or anyone else at Westerville that flies IMAC. You will not only get some good airframe suggestions, but you will get LOTS of help once flying season come back.
Drop me a note if I can help you with anything, and in the meantime, have some fun with the simulator.
Ken