RE: Suggestions for a trainer plane
If you want something inexpensive, the Hobbico Superstar is a superb primary trainer.
If you want something inexpensive with a bit of pizzaz, the Hobbico Avistar can't be beaten.
If you have $ & aren't particularly adventuresome, the Nexstar covers the widest possible range of novice aptitudes.
If you are very bold, want pizzaz & have $, the Hangar 9 Mustang PTS just might survive long enough to do the job.