I do not like the air core planes as trainers,as Fastky sez,they are heavy so need to fly faster ,take off is longer,glide is shorter,speed is less, plane is like a brick,get a balsa trainer,be it kit or arf,with luck someone at the lhs or field will have a complete system for sale, with a buddy box and decent instructor,there should not be any serious crashes.
Have a goodun,John.