I just saw a message that the RCM echo may fall off Fido Backbone 
distribution due to lack of traffic.  I don't want that to happen.  
Please you guys, say something; don't wait for the Car Kids to go 
back to school.  I hereby apologize for contributing to this 
problem by only lurking so I'll make amends with a question and 
maybe a thread: 
I'm new to RC planes having burned a total of only 1.5 gallons of 
fuel in my Tower Trainer 40.  Lately I've been practicing touch 
and go's and have improved my landing technique to the point that 
I only have to straighten the nosewheel strut after every 4th or 
5th landing.  Unfortunately I augered-in the trainer the other 
day so now I'm in the market for another plane.  My instructor 
suggested I might want to step up to something a bit more advanced 
like a Big Stik but I think the Super Sportster looks a lot better 
and I don't mind paying the extra $30.  I'm acquainted with 
taildragger foibles having learned to fly 20 years ago in full 
size Taylorcrafts, Cubs, etal.  Of course, I'll concede the models 
are a lot different.  Should I choose prudence with the Big Stik 
or vanity with the Super Sportster?  Or maybe something else?  
When I ask my instructor for advice on the choice he just grins 
mischievously and says either one.  I rather not invest a lot of 
time building (or repairing) it so an ARF is slightly preferred.  
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