Hey Flyin Fast,

The options I have seen mentioned in reply to your question are all good ones. I would like to mention another. I purchased a Hangar 9 Advance 40 after I crashed a Goldberg Tiger II. They both flew very similarly, both were tricycle gear. I would have to say that I liked the Advance 40 a little more due to the increased rudder area and also the tail structure was much stronger. I powered mine with with a K&B .48 2-stroke. I have seen about 3 guys in our club go right to the Advance 40 from their trainers and with reduced control throws at first, they all transitioned fine to this plane. Once they got comfortable with it, they increased the control throws and had a very aerobatic plane that still took off and landed very easily. As a matter of fact, with mine, once I had flown it several times I was able to land and keep the nose wheel off the ground and do touch and goes. At the time I considered my flying skills competent but not great. And the Advance 40 is a snap to put together. Good luck with whatever you choose.

Jeff