There is nothing wrong with considering a second plane or even buying one. Just don't get into too much of a hurry to fly it. It is an easy trap to fall into. I've done it and so has just about everyone else. Fly your trainer until everything becomes second nature. make all your take-off's and landings picture perfect with your eyes closed and one hand behind your back. Get to the point that you are the master telling the plane what to do, not just the guy with the controls reacting to what the plane is doing. Master the trainer and your #2 plane will have a much longer, happier life.

I notice that you live up in the northeast. That means a lot of time in the winter not necessarily suited to flying doesn't it? Have you ever considered building a plane from a kit? that's one way to stay active in the hobby when the weather isn't conducive to going to the field. Maybe build a second plane during that time? Just a thought. Building isn't for everyone though; you have to do it because you want to.

I have to agree on that 4-star also. It is a great airplane. The Cherokee looks promising but it is a wait and see thing to find out from those who fly it if they think it will make a good second plane. I may order one when they come back in stock just to check it out myself.