I'm an experienced RC builder and pilot that when wanted a trainer for the grandchildren chose the LT-25 and couldn't agree more with your claims that the LT-25 makes a good choice. Ours is equipped with a Saito .30.

Flies slow, thus gives more reaction time.

All balsa construction, thus is easy to repair.

Is a kit build, thus gives pride of building as well as knowledge of the air frame.

No cowl, canopy or wheel pants, thus is a simple air frame without the headaches that come with those things.

Wings mounted with rubber bands, thus forgiving of catching a wing tip.