ORIGINAL: BVFlyer
Talked with some pilots today, they recommend me to get a Sig 4* or similar plane for my 1st plane. They said with an instructor and on a buddy box, it would be no problem to learn on this semi-symmetrical, low-winged, tail-dragger. I'm not afraid of getting this plane for my trainer, just don't want to get in over my head. Any recommendations.
Let me ask, were these pilots offering to be the instructor, and furnish the buddy box? It's usually a good idea to take the instructor's advice, when you're learning from him. If he says to use a 4-star, I'm sure he can make it work for you.
If, however, the person doing the recommending is not offering to be the instructor, you might wait until you have an instructor who will make his own recommendations.
Just my 2 cents worth, good luck!
Dave Olson