RE: What to buy ???
I appreciate Chuck's comparison between the Mustang and Extra. I have had some folks tell me that an Edge would be more forgiving than an Extra, but I also heard the opposite from the majority who have flown both planes. From my own observations, I have seen fewer flight problems with Extras and Edges than I have with warbirds, so the Great Planes Extra 300SP would probably be the best choice here. It is a very attractive plane, and the quality of the ARF is excellent from what I've seen so far.
NorfolkSouthern