LM> I would have to agree with your instructor, go with the stick, I think
 LM> that you will find it alot better aircraft to keep on practicing your 
 LM> touch and go's with. It is very acrobatic but still a high wing 
 LM> (shoulder wing really) and will be easier to transiton to than a jump 
 LM> from a trainer to the Super Sportster. 
That advice sounds prudent.  The Big Stick also appears to be 
easier to repair.  But I didn't intend to limit my choice between 
just the Big Stick and the Super Sportster.  Thanks.
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