Mesa... sorry to hear about the Pulse XT. I have one also and it is a nice flying plane. If you are looking for a nice smooth aerobatic plane that has nice speed, then give the Sig Somethin'Extra a look. I have one of these also and it is a blast to fly. Also the Phoenix Funstar does well also.

2 pics of my SSE and one of mu Funstar(leaning up next to the Tiger)
Curt