It's ok Flycatch, I appreciate what you were saying and I "get it". I wasn't trying to be an ass about it, just looking for opinions and other peoples experience. I try to live my life by the saying "learn from other peoples mistakes cos life's too short to only learn from your own". I really am not opposed to buying a high wing trainer just wondered what others would suggest given my stated experience so far. I really don't want to be "that guy" who shows up to a club with a plane thats way too hot for me that I end up totalling and going home with my tail between my legs. The hobby has really become an addiction so far and I hope for many years of enjoyment in it. Conversely, I just don't want to buy a high wing trainer that I fly 5 times before it starts to collect dust on a shelf however, I will take your advice into careful consideration.