Shorty,

Personally I wouldn't skip the second plane. There is a lot to be learned from the second plane, and if you jump to a third you'll find yourself way behind the plane. Based on your signature if all you've been flying is an Alpha 60, the by no means do you want to jump up to a third plane. There is a lot of difference between the Alpha with the huge flat bottom wing and a more spirited second trainer. Check out [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4537845/tm.htm]RCKen's list of intermediate planes.[/link] You also need to ask your self, are you ready to handle a P-51 or other similar plane - say a .60 powered 8 pound monster that flies 120 mph and lands at 40 mph and will gladly bight the hand that feeds it as soon as you become the least bit complacent?

I think if you ask a good instructor the answer you'll get is to fly the secondary trainer first, then move to the third plane as the third plane.

Just my2 cents worth.

Hogflyer