that is an age old question, and you will not get a definate answer here. everybody will have an opinion, and you will be no further twards your choice when you come out than when you come in. i would reccomend an easy sport by great planes. talk to the guys at the local field, come up with a couple good canidates, and see which one is the most reccomended. infact, if you narrow down the 2-10 planes you would most want to have as a second plane, you can start a poll. that i think is the best way to go.