Well, I think the trainer is pretty much history. [:@] It cratered pretty good. I don't think he throttled back even after he lost the wing half.

I'm only a beginner myself. I started flying in May. My second plane is a Venture 60. I have been very happy with this as a second plane. My third will be a Great Planes RV-4. I cratered my trainer as well, but knew that I wasn't capable of stepping into a 3D airplane as my second one. The RV-4 will use the .46 I had in the trainer.

I'd guess our instructors have probably suggested milder planes. Hopefully he will let someone buddy box him when he starts flying these new planes. But I have my doubts.


Kerry