ORIGINAL: Kavik Kang

I plan on using a bi-plane as my second plane, but I am going about it in a specific way. I am very good at video games and pick up things like controlling these RC planes very quickly, so I have worked out an "accelerated" learning process to get me into a plane I really like as soon as possible. I got the simulator about a month ago and make sure to fly for at least an hour every day. I don't even plan to get a trainer until spring, so I'll have months of daily simulator experience by that time. Then I am am going to use the Arrow 40, which has a semi-symetrical wing, as my trainer. I am going to use that plane possibly all next year until winter before I get my second plane. After all of that, I plan on getting a Super Skybolt as my second plane. I've been told it lands very easily and is a reasonable choice if you think you will be a fast learner and have the patience to wait until you know you will be comfortable with it.

So I really think it might depend on who you are. If you know you are an ace at video games and other similar activities, you can probably go at a faster pace than the general recomendation. I think sometimes the "establishment advice" in this hobby has somewhat of a generational gap aspect too it.

As for the Ultimate, I haven't flown real plane yet but if the simulator is any indication that one may be a bit much as a second plane. It is seriously maneuverable...