Well went out early this mornign to get some flight time in before it got too hot and was enjoying myself quite a bit. Took the Twist 40 up a few times and put it through the paces. Then got the Pulse XT out and started having fun with it. Had a couple of flights down and was doing touch and goes for a while. Then I knew it needed refueld so I landed the Pulse and started taxiing it towards the pits. I was a little heavy on the throttle and a gust of wind it it just right and it lifted about three feet off the ground and winged over into a cartwheel. Knocked the wing hold down plate loose along with the firewall. Also did some slight damage to the two wing panels. All in all not a bad bang up job. I have repaired much worse; however I am leaning towards moving up a bit. The pulse was getting boring and was not doing much for me. I have a Twist 40 and a GP Cap 232 that I am totally comfortable with so I know my skills are beyond the Pulse. I am going to give the Pulse to a friend who is a beginner for him to learn how to repair and then fly the plane.
My decision is this: Hanger 9 Funtana X 50 or Hanger 9 Showtime 50? I plan on putting the radio and O.S. 46 AX out of the Pulse in the one I chose. I am leaning towards the Showtime for appearance and an updated design.
Comments are always welcome; however I ask don't add other planes to my list.

Thanks

currently flying the Funtana 50X w/ saito 72 - needs the .82, but the .72 is adequate for all sorts of aerobatics.

I've never seen either fly but I like the looks of the Showtime more.

The lighter one.

Wow. I was really hoping for a few more comments and opinions?

My Showtime is fantastic with a Saito 82, and my friend with the Funtana (& Saito 72) prefers my Showtime.
Both are good, the Showtime just does everything a little better, and looks better.
We have one club member flying his Showtime with an OS 61 2 stroke. Personally I would find either plane marginal with a .46...

I would have thought that before with most 46 size engines. However the AX is a 46 on steroids. I have two of them now, one in the afore mentioned Pulse and one in a Twist. I can hover the twist at quarter throttle. I have a Saito .72 in a GP Cap 232 and I definetly feel more power with the 46 AX. Maybe the 82 would be more comparable but I think the 46 AX will do the job. Seems most folks are pointed towards the Showtime.

Are you flying with or without the SFG installed, and what differences are there between the two setups?

Does anyone else have thoughts on either the Showtime or Funtana??