Yes, it can be used as a trainer.

You'll find almost the same explaination for not using it as you will for the Piper Cub stand-off scale models. (especially the ones without ailerons) Its a taildragger, and taildraggers require a bit more care for learning to take off.

Its certainly a better choice than a P-51. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]