I'm currently traiing on a tower trainer, however I have a 0S .40 engine that needs a home. What would be a good arf plane for this engine. I'm looking for for two things. A good second plane and something that is relatively inexpensive.

Jeremy

Its a no brainer...
World models Super Sport 40.
perfect...

Sig 4 star, Hanger 9 Twist (tamed down to start with), Goldberg Skylark (my favorite out of all), Tower hobbies Up-Roar, Tower Kaos, any "stick" style plane. All of these are GREAT second airplanes and I have personal experence with all of them.
If you are using a 40LA the best choice would be the up-roar. The Up Roar is a light weight plane ands will perform well with a smaller engine.
If I was swapping engines and moving up I would slap a 46, 50, 55 or 60 into a skylark.

I know there are others but the small 40 engine really needs a small airplane to enjoy.

Good choice.

The Tower Hobbies Voyager .40 ARF has a flying weight of 5.1 lbs. The O.S. Max .40 LA should be able to fly it smoothly.

Oh OH OH!!!

Tribute 35!!!!

LA 40 will drive it really well....!

Good Luck,

Hibrass

In my opinion, the best flying plane for the money, and I think they are still $69.99, is the World Models Sky Raider Mach II.
[link=http://ecsvr.com/abm/shopexd.asp?id=1958]Mach II[/link]

A lot of guys at my field have flown them with Thunder Tiger .42GPs and LA .40s.

The Skyraider Mach II is great, its pretty light and would be nice with a 40 sized engine.

Jeremy,
Really give the Sky Raider Mach II a hard look. It's a tail dragger and a really great flying plane, I don't think you will be disappointed. You can find them at airbournemodels.com. Good luck!! Ed is right, they are still $69.99 plus shipping.

I agree. a .40 LA will also be plenty of power for this plane.

I just won a Skyraider in our club raffle. I'm going to re-cover it but I can't wait to get it in the air.

Another vote for the Skyraider Mach II. I had an Evolution .40 in mine and it was good enough - fast, very maneuverable. It's built light and is a fun flier. At 70 bucks, it's hard to go wrong.

Another candidate if you don't mind doubling the price is the Sig Four Star 40.

Either one is a solid choice.

BobbyG

a Stick, 4*40 or Super Sportster.

Thanks for all of the advice! I looked into the Sky Raider Mach II and it looks pretty good. I think that I may be ordering that one in the next day or two. For the price and some of the reviews I've seen, it looks like a good fit.

Jeremy

Another vote for the Sky Raider Mach II. We are going to be racing them this summer at the club.... TT 46 with stock muffler.... should be fun.

I ordered the skyraider last night! Can't wait till it comes in!