Steve, the 4*60 is a great second plane. You will find it is more responsive than your trainer, but it also easier to fly. That plane with a Magnum 91 four stroke and cranking a 14x4w apc is an awsome combo. Lots and lots of power when you need it, and slow tick over for landing.

Two issues with the 4*60. It can fly very slow. You have to watch that because a wind shift or a turn can leave you suddenly flying to slow. I lost my second 4*60 doing that. The second issue is related to the first. When you land, if you let the tail down to soon, you are airborne again. It takes a little getting used to but is quite managable once you do get used to it.

I have my third kit waiting for the bench now. I'll probably start it next week. If you decide to go with one, do yourself a favor when installing the ailerons. Ad a second outboard hinge, one bay in from the stock hinge location. Use both. After you have flown a while, a common modification is to shorten the wings by one bay and the added hinge makes this a very easy modification. If you have to add the hinge later, it can be a chore.

By the way, sorry about the plane. I crashed my first 4*60 on my first solo flight. I came in to low on landing and hit the farm road that crosses the end of the runway. Broke the plane in half. I had it back in the air two days later and got my wings with it though. Like you were told, its not if, but when. It's always a good thing to have a backup plane just in case. The When is not a one time event, but the frequecy becomes longer, the longer you fly.

Don