SirPeet,

Having instructed 44 people to solo, I strongly recommend your checking with whomever your instructor will be. Not only for the reasons put forth by RedHead and John Buckner, which, b-t-w are great reasons, but also your local guys may have, or know where to find, a used trainer and/or other gear in good shape for a great price. Many times my former students move on to higher-performance planes, and want to sell the old, but good workhorse to fund their new thoroughbred.

Best of luck,
Joe