WOW!

Thanks for all of the replies everyone.

It looks like a lot of the suggestions are depending on my skill and how much I practice. I think I will keep my eye open around locally for a cheap (used), second plane, but in the meantime, train on my Kadet using the suggestions from everyone to help prepare for the 300.

I would definitely not be too "proud" to go back to the buddy box to learn again on the 300. I was actually planning on doing this. My instructor is very familiar with various 300 models and should be able to teach me it's flight characteristics and stall behaviour.

Any more suggestions and thoughts are welcome.

Thanks,

bret.