I know it's not a gasser but the Avistar elite is hard to beat as a trainer and then an aerobatic trainer after that. It's cheap, reliable, durable and easy to fly. The only question I have about going with such a large expensive gasser for a trainer is the cost. Why spend so much money on a plane that you will most likely crash/get bored of and end up replacing anyway. Save the cash, get a much cheaper trainer then move on to something bigger later. The Avistar is such a great airframe and will last longer as your skills advance then most other trainers. Some of the old timers at my field turn them into tail draggers, change the hinges for more throw and overpower them. You would be surprised at the performance envelope they are capable of that way.