RE: 2nd plane help choosing
I've had an OS .40 LA for a couple years, with no airframe to install it on. I may consider an Easy Sport .40 to replace the SuperStar I gave away, or even the possibility of a Sig MidStar, since I tend to like the looks of that plane better. I'll have to see what happens over the next couple months. For the moment, I'm really out of anything I can offer others a try on. I would do me some good to show a friend what it's actually like to fly R/C, and perhaps get them into the hobby.
As for the second plane choice here, I would keep in mind that airframes can last for many years without incidents. These days, it is best to focus on getting the most you can for as little as possible. Then, make the investment last for as long as possible. If a Funtana looks more attractive than a box-like trainer, and the needed skills are acquired to fly it successfully, then it could be money well spent. And again, for as long as the buyer intends to keep it long term and knows how to take care of it.
NorfolkSouthern