I agree with CharlieP, you really dont need to use 30% nitro,especially on this type of airframe.
Have flown both the Pulse and the 4 Stars in both the .40 and .60 size. I could`nt tell a lot of difference between the two. The 4 Stars seem to float a little more on landings but outside of that ,they flew a lot a like. The 4 Stars are a much tougher plane.
As far as hot landings, I could float both airframes in for 3 point landings, with the Pulse having less of a balloning affect ..
I recommend adding wide stripes on the bottom wing and maybe big circles on the top side, also add neon green or some bright color to the leading edge helps with landings. You can pick out different shapes better,than colors at a distance.
I think you would be ahead to add some diferent shapes to your 4 Star and save your money for maybe your 3rd plane. The Pulse is rather spendy after Horizon price hikes.