I picked the PT-60 because I built one as my first kit. I've had 2 other 60 size trainers (both ARF) and they were also very good.

1. Hobbistar 60 MKII - Came out nose heavy. Mounted battery pretty far back with an extension. Made the mistake of trusting he connectors with no tape/string/shrinkwrap/etc and it vibrated loose. Went in at half throttle, 45 degrees. Fuselage looked like an accordian.

2. Global Right Flyer 60H - Very good plane, flew it for over a year. Kept bending the nose gear on landings, finally broke out part of the firewall. Made it a tail dragger and thought I was learning to land it pretty well. Then I came in way too fast and sheared off the main gear. It flipped up and took off the tail. I gave this plane to my brother, he plans to fix it and use it as a camera plane.

3. PT-60 - It was almost finished when I hurt #2 so it was OK timing. I'm still learning to land. I'll get it down eventually.

I do agree with the comment that finding the right instructor is a lot more important than the plane.