Unfortunately the answer is not easy. My Reator 3D EP flies very good but not as good as my Aeroworks Extra 260 60-90 size which doesn't fly as good as my Aeroworks Extra 260 50cc. Each one I named cost more than the previous one. I fly all three regularly and without a doubt the 50cc is my fav. Now for the really weird part, my extra 260 foamie flies almost as good as my big 50cc for 3D work. Hovers very similar, harriers very similar, waterfalls similar, you get the picture. The wing loading on some of the foamies is extremely low making for a VERY good flying little bird. Again, the answer to a good 3D bird is quite complex so as mentioned above, if you like your friends plane, the answer may be to work hard, save your earnings and buy one like his when you have enough cash. Gook luck getting you a good flyer.