Check your local hobby shops and the local club for a used trainer. Most people get rid of their trainer once they learn to fly and you can get some great deals. Also, you don't want to spend a whole lot on a trainer because as part of the learning process there will be some less than perfect landings (minor crashes). You can check the RC Universe Market Place. There are some good deals in there but I would avoid having a plane shipped to you since you can't really inspect it for damage ect. A new student at our club went to the local hobby shop and picked up a great used trainer complete with radio and engine (ready to fly) for $300.00. I sold the airframe to my trainer, which was in good condition, for $50.00 just to get it out of the garage (taking up valuable hangar space).