Hi GIZMO ! I was just sorta defending the duraplane I know its not a great trainer and I would even say of all trainers I flown its the worst LOL !! But yet there is a place for it in the world of trainers !! only way I would class it as a trainer is due to its repairabliity !! As someone said it flys like a brick !! but with a little morter its back in the air !!
there cant be enough good said when it comes to instructors !And so true as to using a trainer that is seen as a trainer in the eyes of your instructor is a true plus !!
I dont thinkl this tread has wondered off the beaten path of its original question!! it just looks to me that just giving a name to a worst trainer isnt working !