WOW! Thanks for all the quick (and very insightful) responses! I was pretty sure that I was going with the 60-size, and this has definitely convinced me that a 60 is the way to go.

I now need to consider the excellent point that mclina makes re: the ARF vs. RTF. This is something I want to do right. I am not in a rush to get into the air, and a few dollars more or less doesn't really matter. I just want to make sure that I can get in with something good, and something that will last and let me move up as I get better. But the ARF vs. RTF is another topic, so maybe I'll make another post with that question, but I'll check the forum first - I can't imagine I would be the first one asking that.

I still welcome other opinions and comments, but from what I have read so far, I don't think anyone is going to recommend the 40 over the 60!

Again, my sincerest thanks to all of you that have offered their opinion. I am (obviously) new to the forums and it's nice to have a warm welcome.

Mike V.