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I second the LT-40 trainer. As club instructor here are some reasons why:
1. Even though it is a 40 engine class the plane size is larger than some 60 size planes (bigger flies better).
2. Unlike most planes that are larger in a class this one does fly very well with a simple 40 engine. There are 2 students currently training and both planes have the OS 40 LA series engines. After takeoff cruising is done at about 1/2 throttle.
3. Progress is better when a student can see the plane better. These planes give more time to think for the student and that helps learning.
4. The plane is still quite capable of aerobatics. The rudder is large and is connected to a good size fin. I also have one of these and have flown some nice rolling circles with it.

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