My choice??? That's easy. A 4-star!!!! I think these are one of the best all around second planes out there. They are very easy to fly and very forgiving for the student just moving up from a trainer. But many underestimate the 4-star because it is a great second plane, and they wind up fooled. The 4-star is also a very capable aerobat that will do quite a bit of very nice aerobatics. Because of this it's a good plane for people as they start to learn more than just the basic aerobatics at their skills improve. And then the best hidden secret about a 4-star. Just when you think you've gotten all you can out of it, clip the wings by cutting one bay off each wing. Trust me here, you'll have a whole new plane!!!!

Ken