RE: low wing trainer?
I've flown the Harvard II & it is not a good idea for a second plane. It tip stalls easily & rolls inverted. There is a good chance that you will lose it on your final turn, or on final approach, unless you carry a fair bit of speed.
At cruise speed in flight it is OK, but the wings are structurally weak, so be carefull about snap-rolls & high-speed pull-ups.