Ok, I've been made aware of the dangers of starting so advanced.. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] So I've contacted the local hobby shop and we're not considering a high winged trainer, and perhaps a laser cut WW2 replica, simply as something to work on while flying the high winged trainer. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Still cheaper than the jet, so any particular trainer you'd like to recommend?