If trpastor really wanted to forgo the traditional second plane/stick route, the one that would carry the least risk on his list would be the Funtana 40. One of my flying buddies had one, and he said that it was more forgiving, less responsive on low rates, less prone to snap stalls, and handled slow flight better than my Great Planes Rapture 40 (he tried both). Also, Great Planes considers the Rapture 40 to be a good first low-wing after a trainer like the SuperStar is mastered.

It has been my experience that a 3D capable mid-wing on low rates can be fairly docile, which I observed when a friend let me try out his Twist. They have a thicker wing with more area. They are designed to allow for very slow flight without stalling. The U-Can-Do, as ChuckW stated in his response, would be a more delicate floater and probably be better after learning on something more robust. Should you get the Funtana, trpastor, be sure to set the center of gravity forward, keep the rates low but responsive enough to allow for adjustments, and have someone help you trim the plane out on its first flight. You should be OK with the assistance of one of the more experienced club members at your field.

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