I'm having a hard time deciding on which ARF would be the best for my second plane. I'm in the middle of building a 4*40 kit but would like to get an ARF for "practice" on first low wing flying. These are the possible picks so far..
Graupner Super Air
Ace Cloud Dancer 40
Hangar 9 Advance 40

Anyone have any experience with these? Good/Bad?

Thanks

Go and get yourself a SIG Somethin Extra ! Awsome little plane with no bad habits. Just my $0.02

My vote goes to the Cloud Dancer ( got one )
It's very light, good flying characteristics and it's DISTINCTIVE from other planes....
Only thing I don't like about it is the plastic cowling.
Mine has an Irvine .53 on it and it's overpowered. A strong 46 is enouhg for this plane.
As I mentioned before is VERY light
Regards,
patrick

Here is my Cloud Dancer!!

Thanks for the suggestions so far! I've heard alot of good things about the Sig SE even though it is a bit pricier.
How do you think the Cloud Dancer would do with a .40 since it is so light?
Still waiting to hear if anyone has flown the Graupner Super Air, it's fairly new I think...

The Hangar 9 advance is not a tail dragger. I don't know if it can be configured as one. It is however a great plane. I would definitely go with a taildragger. You should not have any trouble flying the low wing 4*. It is the taildragger steering that may give your problems.

the Hangar 9 Super Stick or Ultra Stick are more suggestions. They are sure fun to fly and will give you another style of plane.

By the way, you will love your 4*40. Beef up the tail wheel!!!

Thanks for the info on the 4*40 tail wheel! I will check on the H9 Sticks!
I just found a review on the Super Air, sounds good but it also tricycle gear.

Check the Stinger 60 ARF. I had a Stinger 40 - I don't remember if it was my 2nd powered plane or not(I started with gliders) but it was my first aerobatic (not trainer type) airplane.

The Stingers of all sizes have a reputation for being gentle planes when set up gentle, and real performers when set up aggressively. I remember being apprehensive about my first stinger flight and then thinking "Is that it" when I got it up & trimmed.

Fly it on low rates and forward CG at first, then go high rates and ease the CG back when you are ready for it.