I want to get something else to practise my 3D with.
It needs to be light and have enough power so I can hover, harrier etc. with it.
I don't want to risk my 28% planes, so I'm looking for a 40 size something with full aerobatic capability.

Thanks,
Dieter

Any one of the profiles discussed here will do ya fine. If you're looking for an ARF the EF 540T is popular. If you're building you have lots of choices.

Or you could try the new Katana OMP just came out with, it's an ARF now too. and its right in your price range www.ohiomodelplanes.com

Yeah, I'm actually buying that tomorrow.

yeah im buying one next week should be a good build from a good company.

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Many people have said the Sportsman Hot Knife .46 Profile is not a good airplane, but I find it almost does it all.
It does flat spins, it hovers very well, it knife edges beautifully, and the thick airfoil provides great harrier landings.
On my Hot Knife's maiden flight I was able to harrier it well.
The Hot Knife is also and ARF, and you might want to use and engine that has at least 1.6 BHP because it weighs around 3 3/4 to 4 lbs (including flight pack, engine, and fuel tank).
I also suggest you try a Modeltech Magic .46, it does it all except knife edge. It is available as an ARF as well, and it weighs merely 3 1/2 lbs (including flight pack, engine, and fuel tank). You will notice that you can fit a large, powerful, and heavy .46 (or even a .52) because it has an open engine mount (no cowling or "ears" ) and the plane was initially tail heavy with a 1-lb engine.
The Hot Knife and the Magic are in the $90-$100 price range.
--Flying .46

Yeah man, you know your ****, I like you.

Dieter you are going to pay loads of money importing the ARF. I live in pretoria and imported the 47" Yak from OMP with no effort. Great customer service and all awesome planes. Paul swany's Burrito will also be a hassle free import for you. Paul is also a great guy and very willing to help. One word of warning though. DO NOT buy any of the profiles available here in SA, they ALL suck! And you are welcome to come see all the boxes lying in my flat of profiles I've bought here built and sold. My yak is nearing covering stages now and you are welcome to come over and check it out if you wanna see the quality. She will probably fly in about two weeks if all goes well so you also welcome to come over to RAM and see her in action. OMP's little Edge is a little more popular probably because of its stability and so on. And well they ship this worldwide now as well so it makes doors open. Also of course if you are willing to spend a tiny bit more you can much rather go for the 65" Yak. I think this will near your bigger planes in performance a little more. From what I've researched it's extremely stable and 3Ds great!