I just found this plane online, Pacific Aeromodel Knockabout 40 , and absolutely LOVE it! I'm wondering how it would be for a second plane. It is a low-wing trainer style, however they say it's very capable of aerobatics, as demonstrated with a video. It gets set up with differential throws (mechanically, not with radio), which is a little intimidating, but they say that this is to counter the 'high lift airfoil'. It appears to be a semi-symmetrical airfoil.

http://pacaeromodel.com/Knockabout/Knokab.htm

Also wondering if anyone has any experience with this plane or manufacturer. The directions look AWESOME and looks like a quality build from the factory. It has built in mounts to convert to a tail dragger, which I think it looks like it should be one in the first place. I also like the Hangar-9 cherokee, but it gets terrible reviews relating to covering and assembly, so this seems to be worth the extra $50.

Last question: I have 2 servos left over from RC days from 15 years ago. I hooked them up to my receiver and to the naked eye there is no difference between them and my Futaba 3004 servos, other than the model number (which I forget) and the little sticker that says that they are not direct drive. Would it be ok to use an old servo like this for THROTTLE only? I could put one in each plane as a throttle servo, and use all new servos for other 3 channels.

Thanks guys, great to be back!