First let me say thanks to the knowledgeable folks who answer questions here! You guys help a lot of people out and I appreciate it.

Here is where I am, I am getting good with my Sig Kadet LT-40. I can do all the tricks I know of that the plane can do. I can fly upside-down for as long as I want. I can fly it around at almost stall speeds. Landing is a piece of cake. I am ready for a new plane. I definitely want to stick with the .46 sized plane and maybe even use my OS .46 LA from my Kadet for a while until I feel like upgrading. I have several planes in mind for my next plane like the 4* or the tiger 40 but the plane that I really like is the Sig Somethin' Extra 40 sized ARF.

How much more advanced is the Somethin' Extra over the others I have mentioned?

What other planes would you recommend as a good second plane? So many people at my airfield have a 4* or a Tiger. I want something different.

The se is fine, just turn the rates down and have someone experianced fly it first. At the recommended settings the roll rate will scare you. Along with the SE, I would recommend a couple profiles for your second plane. With the rates turned down real low they are just like a trainer. Once you get used to it turn up to max and there is a plane you will have a tuff time out growing. ie... Morris Sledge 540, EF Edge 540, Morris Top Cap, Carl Goldberg Extra, etc.... Easy to build from kit, easy to repair. Very light so a .46 will give you extraordinary vert.

The SE would work fine with your level of training. As suggested, turn the low rates on your radio way down untill you get used to it. It is a very responsive and fun plane. It will float in like a trainer with just a little head wind due to the FAT airfoil. I had a 46FX on mine and wanted more. I had the throws maxed out all the way around and it was a blast. Build it light, set up the low rates LOW and go have fun. I miss mine, sold it a while back[&o] Have fun. Remember to always use a new rubber band to hold the wings together, or use a zip tie, I saw an SE fall to its death because of an old rubber band failing and one wing flying off[] Go buy one, you'll understand what I mean. They are great planes[8D]

I was in the same boat as you and ended up buying a .60 size kit that is a bit more tame. Unfortunately I have been working on finishing the kit since last Thanksgiving since I have been so busy. In the mean time I went out and bought a H9 Twist which is similar to the Somethin' Extra. It was cheap and I threw it together in a weekend. I absolutely love this plane and landings are easier than with the LT-40 since it doesn't want to float by as easily. If you have truly mastered your trainer I say go for the Somethin' Extra. You will be happy you did!

I went from an LT-40 to the SE, and absolutely love the way the SE flew.... till I burried it in the beans. It was 100% pilot error, sun, distance, and left on high rates.

As mentioned before, by turning down the rates, it will fly very gracefully. but turn it up on high rates as recommended, it becomes very touchy. Rolls faster than you can count. I flew mine with a TT .46

I will own another SE one day, cant go wrong with it.

I have a Sig Somethin Extra almost completed with an Irvine .53 in the nose. I can't wait
to fly it. Everyone says they are a very fun airplane from the experienced guys
to the less experienced.

I have just 8 flights on my SE. Took a long time building the kit, but I love flying this plane. I still am using low rates and agree with what is stated here. On low rates, the plane has good response, but is still docile enough to control eaiser.

How about megatech magic extra? Your OS LA engine is too small for SE.

I agree, start out with low rates and even with low rate the somethin' extra damn near made me piss my pants on its first flight, right now it only have 5 flights on it and i increased the low rate little bit for better response on take off and landing and maxed out my high rates. It is powered by O.S. .50 SX engine and believe me, it is strong enough for anything. lol