If you want to try something a little different you might think about building a Quickie 500. About 10 years ago I had a OS .25SF laying around and I came across a GP Viper 500 kit. I wasn't ready for a Nelson or even a .40 size engine on this type of plane during this stage of my flying. I figured the .25 would at least give me a chance. Well as it turns out it was a blast to fly! It was fast but not so fast you couldn't have fun flying. It landed great and ended up be a really great plane to play around with and get club members lining up to watch. I ended up loosing the plane when a fellow club member decided to turn his radio on while I was in the middle of a high speed pas about 5 feet above the ground. Sure looked cool going in though. Balsa and foam went every which way. I am pretty sure GP doesn't make this kit now only ARF but I am sure there is some company out there that makes quickie kits. If anyone knows of a good quickie kit manufacture, post a link. Heck I might even decide to build one again. That thing was fun! Good luck on whatever you choose.