Hello to everyone

I have a question and I'm looking for a few opinions on the matter. When I was younger my dad and I used to be into RC aircraft, though I only flew myself a few times. 10 years later I've decided I want to get back into the hobby for a variety of reasons. I was thinking I'd go about getting my hands on a trainer plane this winter, and come spring I'd go out and learn to fly.

My question comes in regards to a second plane. I want to pick up a kit which I can spend this winter assembling that will serve as my post-trainer plane eventually, and I want to get something that I'm interested in and never got a chance to be around much before. I've always been a big fan of bi-planes for a number of reasons. So I was considering picking up an Ultimate .40 kit. Another consideration is the fact that where I'm living right now I don't have a lot of space in which to work/store any planes, so the smaller wingspan on a bi-plane would be helpful in that department, but it's really a secondary, if not tertiary, consideration.

So then, my question comes down to: Are bi-planes suitable second planes for a beginner pilot? I know they're often used for stunt flying, but can they be docile enough for someone with only a few months experience under their belts?

Any opinions would be welcome! Thanks!