RE: model suggestions for weekend flyer?
The Four* is a great plane if you want a relaxing flier, although the wing might be a bit big for your car. (It will still fit in the back of a 5.0 Ford Mustang!) My favorite plane, and the best one that I have ever owned is the Sig Kougar. It's a fun build, tough as nails, and an even better flyer. You can slow it down to a crawl or fire wall it and get 100+ mph. speeds with a good .45 and a tuned pipe. It tracks like it's on rails and is stable as a table at any speed. -Craig