My first plane was a Superstar 60. TH still has 'em, currently at $105. The price seems to fluctuate and they are often on the daily sale, so I guess they are trying to clear them out. They have the old sticky covering on though, which punctures easily. My instructors commented that this plane flew very well, it certainly seemed very stable and was easy to see. Unfortunately, I had two separate collisions with trees which killed it before I soloed. I probably would've bought another had I not already had a Hobbistar sitting at home on standby.... (incidentally, I don't recommend the Hobbistar as a primary trainer)...

After the demise of the Superstar and only one flight on the Hobbistar with an instructor, I found an LT-40 ARF in the LHS. I took me a week of evenings to get it together and it was ready on Memorial Day this year where its was maidened and I was certified solo a couple of flights later!

The LT-40 is the same size as most 60 sized trainers so it is easy to see, but is about 1 - 1 1/2 lbs lighter allowing the use of the smaller engine. This makes it slow and sedate in the air but might also make it more susceptible to gusty conditions.

So, in short, either get a 60 sized 'average' trainer or an LT-40. The LT-40 will be slightly easier to fly...