RE: Is bigger always better?
I'm sure that's going to happen every day at the field. Since I've been flying, I've seen no.. read none.. zero.. mid-air crashes involving anything. That doesn't mean it won't happen, but so far it has not.
The larger planes are easier to see so it makes them easier to fly because you can see what's going on with them. Most of the larger planes, 60 - 120 sized planes that are considered "second or third" planes, are comfortable and easy in the air and handle well. Upon landing, you can see what the plane is doing which, for a second plane, usually opens up the eyes of the pilot to see more than they could with their 40 size plane. And, in the sky, they are easier to see as you do maneuvers.
I have both smaller and larger planes, but for a good relaxing flying day, I will fly my Tiger 60, Tiger 120 or Venus II any day.
DS.