The trend to larger aircraft in the past few years has been driven by the quality of flight of the big birds, and also to some extent I think by the visual ease of seeing what is going on. A good 3=d pilot has learned to correct things before a change of attitude will be noticed by most watching. Something you develop with time and experience. There is some outstanding airplanes available to us today theat were unheard of not long ago. There are outstanding 40% down to shock flyer foamys. I have yet to fly a descent 3-d airplane that did not fly like a trainer on low rates. If its too quick for you at the moment, dial in some more expo until you get used to it. My current favorite size airplane is driven by convenience and has been scaleing down from the larger gas airplanes to atound 50" wing spans. The guys call, can throw 2-3 smaller birds in the back of the van with all the gear in place and just pull them out and fly when I get to the field. A 30-40 pound airplane spinning a huge prop is flat tough on this old man. When and if you get into your 70's, you will understand. There are great flying little guys like the AJ Extra 330L and Katana MD, rcx planes allure or Yak 54 foamys that I know from ownership that will delight almost anyone. There are a number of others but I don't have personel experience with. Do some research as to the best birds and their size and try to match your existing gear. The RCU "Conversion" bunch seems to be a decent start. Gotta Go. ENJOY