RE: Intermediate plane/trainer
The Pulse XT 60 is not a 3D plane. I have one and it is a very nice flying 2nd airplane. The only fault I can find is that it does tend to float on landing. I also have the Escapade. For $99 you can not beat that plane. It flies as well as the Pulse without floating on landing. I bought on sale from Hobby People a Magnum 46 XLS for $47.99 this past spring and it is a perfect match for the Escapade. The Escapade plus Magnum at $150 is a much better deal than the Pulse plus OS 61 FX at $430 and looks/flys at least as great as the Pulse.
Bruce