A lot of the so called "trainers" are so squirrley to fly I've seen experienced pilots
have a hard time flying them. Just because the box says trainer don't make it so.
What you want is a fairly large plane with plenty of wing area so it will fly slow
enough that you will have time learn what to do. I suggest going to a local flying
field and see what seems to be working the best for the students there.
You'll get all kinds of opinions about which plane is "best" but the truth is you can
learn on any airplane if you are willing to listen to a good instructor and if the
instructor is good enough to teach you. I taught my son to fly on one of my
pattern ships.
DO NOT try to learn by yourself !!
It's not hard, just different than anything you've ever done and takes practice.

tommy s