my personal choice is the pt-40. it is like any other trainer but it is really tough. it takes a lot of abuse. i have had some pretty hard hits. one was so hard it bent my nosewheel back all the way. nothing. that would take the firewall out of most planes. there weren't any cracks at all. no damage, nothing. it still flies really slowly too. i don't really like the evolution engines, personally. but, everybody will say their favorite plane, and why. most trainers are pretty much the same but there are so many out there, it isn't even funny. do some research, post a poll, etc. ultimatly though, it is your choice.