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Is a trainer still a trainer after you have graduated, or can your trainer be considered a sport plane flown by a graduated pilot after that point?[sm=confused.gif][sm=confused.gif][sm=confused.gif]
It's still a "Trainer" if you let new guys fly it once in a while...
I keep the XE-2 ready to go...it has a relatively simple radio / buddy box set-up, so I keep the control surface deflections fairly mild, in case someone wants to give it a try. (I'm also an AMA Intro pilot )
You can "convert" your trainer into a much more manuverable and responsive airplane by maxxing-out the control surface throws, and maybe moving the C.G. back, etc.
Some guys have Hot Rod
trainers with much more powerful engines, etc. etc...and they race them...