I drove my last electric car 12 years before I got an LT-40. I had flown many non RC simulators, and had a bit of full scale training. My first flight consisted of a buddy taking it off, and trimming it, handing the TX to me, and I flew it and landed it. The orientation skills I learned from RC cars never went away, even after 12 years. The flight experience I gained from sims, and full scale helped me understand flight dynamics. Not to mention the LT is a VERY forgiving plane.

If I were you, I'd go with a Four Star 40 or 60. You won't get bored so quick, and they still retain alot of the gentleness of a trainer. Just do yourself a favor, and get an instructor with a buddy box for the few flights. Good luck!