After a recent crash, instead of rebuilding, I'm going to use it as an excuse to move to either a slightly bigger plane, or a slightly more advanced trainer. I was thinking of either a 60 sized trainer, or maybe an Avistar. I solo'd on a Superstar, but after some shoddy repairs (hey I fly 'em, not build em, lol) I've had some recommendations to move up to an Avistar, but I also thought the extra size and power of a 60 size trainer might help me learn and master the basics faster, although I've heard, as with any trainer, I might get bored awful quick once I've learned the basics.

Whatcha think? I'm fairly confident with my flying abilities, but I still have alot to learn.

The a* is a good trainer, but if your looking for a trainer that you can learn with and will take you to the next level, then you need a hanger9 Arrow!

Get the Avistar and put a 60 in it

I have a Tower Trainer 60 with an OS 61 in it and its built by Great Planes..
there is no better 60 size trainer on the market ..

I second fearlessJOE's comment on the Arrow. Have one and until I flew it into a tree, it was the most fun I've had with r/c to date. It's tough, flys well (although you'll want to ditch the three-blade prop it comes with), and it still slows down and lands like a trainer. I'm extremely comfortable flying beginner acro with it and recommend it to anyone (plus the price ain't bad). You may want to put a .46 or .50 in it to gove it a bit more oomph. I've been flying mine with an OS .40LA and it's not bad, but I think a little more power would make this thing rock! I'm going to probably buy another before I get into a low wing like a Four Star 60 or similar.

Good luck whatever you decide!

I think it depends on whether you want to fly 40 or 60 sized birds at this stage. If you want to move up to 60 size gear go for a 60 trainer so you'll be able to use the engine in your next project. I personally prefer 40 size (easier on the pocketbook), so I would go with an Avistar, or perhaps an Easy Sport (it's only a little more difficult to handle and has a little more room to grow).

I fully agree with Tex, it really depends on what you want to fly in the future. That is if you are on a budget and you can only afford one engine. If you will be keeping your trainer and buying your 2nd plane with all new gear, then I've heard the bigger the better for a trainer. Easier to see and control. The drawback is that you won't be able to share props or spinners or spares for that matter.

But... on the other hand, I've found that the selection of 40-46 models is multiple times that of the 60-size planes. It's not only easier on the wallet, the choices you are limited to at the 60-size (should you be considering sticking to one lump or one size) may sway you to go 46ax, which, by the way, is the engine of choice :-)

Get the Avistar... I have one with a ST-45 on it and I am having a ball with it's flying capabilities now that taking off and landing are not that much of a challenge for me.

The Avistar is a really good bird. It is a little more difficult to fly than your Superstar, but with a good .46, it will teach you more and be very much more fun than any flat-bottomed-wing trainer, regardless of size.