Hey bull,

You should be fine going with an Edge. They really aren't tippy or wild (unless you move the CG to make em that way.) Just move your CG a tad forward for your maiden and the couple to follow. you get her trimmed right and you'll love it. As far as using a buddy cord with the Edge, I guess that would be the prudent thing to do but it's not totally necessary if you're confident in your skill. Run a gallon or two through that trainer untill you are so bored with it you are streching the rubber bands making it do more than it was made to. If you're not confident in your abilities don't go to the Edge just yet, it's a fun fun plane but it's not worth much if it's in pieces. A thought might be to drop $120 on the Magic Extra as a second plane, it would make for a perfect transition plane and you can use all of the radio equipent you have in your trainer.

What 60 size edge are you considering??? Let me know if ya get the chance.

Take it easy and happy landings!