Although it's a lot of money... I wouldn't even be afraid of someone learning on H9's US120 (discontinued ). I'd put weed-whacker power on it (G23) and call it a day.

If you don't need something that big, try the US60. It's bigger than the PT-40 I have and I'm now finding it much easier to fly. I move the sticks, it moves. It goes where you point it. If that's straight down, well... I guess that's the learning curve kicking in

Maybe the reason my US-60's quicker than my trainer is because I power it with a .65 running 15% whereas my trainer is powered by 5% and has a bushing .46 on it. I also have a bigger diameter / lower pitch prop than recommended on my trainer. Only by 1 inch each way. (11x5 instead of 10x6). The US60 weighs the same as my PT40 if I take the muffler off the engine.

I recommend the stick... I just love mine. I don't know yet myself if I'll be the quick learner or the years-long struggler but I'm flying my stick just the same. Eventually the trainer may be equipped with floats (an EXCELLENT use for a trainer) to help me learn to fly a kit I'm working on. I need to learn to fly off the water, and those specifics so I can get my 110mph northstar going.