opjose has your answer. As an instructor I hate to have someone come to me and want me to teach them on something " they " bought ( probably cheap and not a good trainer ) without knowing what they were doing. Most instructors have certain planes that they like to teach on and with that in mind ( yours and his ) he will probably do you a better job of training.

I am NOT a fan of cubs for trainers or even 3 channel planes and tail draggers. I do own some but don't like them for students.

I have only had one flight on the Apprentice but if you are going electric it appears that that is going to be a good one. Another instructor was teaching on one and it was interesting watching the progress the student was making, and how at ease he was . ENJOY !!! RED