I am not sure on this one. I will only offer an opinion. How about a compromize! Try say an Irvine 53, OS 50, or someting similar. Almost the power of a 60 with the weight of a 40. The Irvine has a very good reputation for power and user friendlyness. I have 2 I will be using this year. Good luck and enjoy the plane. And as suggested before it will come in faster than your trainer. It will also go where you point it. It has no self righting capabilitys. Just be careful the first flight or two. Can you get on a buddy box for a flight or two to get your sea legs. Oh well I am rambling again. just have fun and be careful best of luck.

Mark Shuman