i have a hobby zone firebird commander and have flown it for 2 years and was wondering what i should get for a second plan that is a little more manuverable but not to big of a step

Hi,

Do you want to build a kit or assemble an ARF? Really you are looking for a trainer such as a CG Falcon etc.

Cheers,

Colin

i am looking for more of a arf easy to fly but not too hard

Sticking with electric or are you open to glow planes? Are you interested in anything bigger (still easy)?

something a little bigger (like scale flying) and an electric but also can go to glow

If you are interested in electrics, especially smaller airplanes, take a look at the T-28 or possibly even the Corsair from Parkzone. Both are 4-channel planes and available either ready to fly with a radio, battery and charger or as a plug-n-play requiring you to add your own radio gear, batteries and charger.

Of the two, I think the T-28 is probably the best second plane but I suppose the Corsair isn't out of the question either. Both have spare parts available if you crash.

Another option might be the E-Flite Apprentice. It is more of a primary trainer but it wouldn't hurt for a first 4-channel plane.

If you decide to go with a larger, more traditional plane go to the beginners forum and see the sticky post toward the top that lists good trainer and intermediate planes. For these types of planes, I would definitely stick to a primary trainer.