I trained on a CG Eagle 2 and it is a great plane to train on. But, IMO, it is not as good as the LT-40 for a real beginner. One of the biggest differences I noticed is that the ailrons react better at low speeds, like landing, on the LT-40 than the Eagle 2. This seems like no big deal now, but to a person just starting out, a slower speed landing is a lot easier, and less stressful, than one that you have to keep your speed up. And I think, if my memory is correct, the Eagle has less dihedriel than the LT-40, which will allow you to perform low-level acrobatics better. And, the Eagle 2 will get you used to the higher speed landings that you will need to master before your second plane. Bottom line is you can not go wrong with the LT-40 or Eagle 2 for your first .40 size plane. I would recommend you go with a .40 size, you tend to spend less $$ than the .60 size planes. That way until you get good, you won't be spending a ton of money to get into this hobby. Bottom line is you probably can't go wrong with either, or some of the other trainers out there, but between the two mentioned, the LT-40 will have you soloing first, but the Eagle 2 will exetend the excitement to where you will be more comfortable the first time you fly your second plane.

Byrdman