Yea I will always keep a trainer around. My Stick 40 needs some work now and I plan to build a LT 40 taildragger for my son to learn on. I think it flys better than my stick. I have flown my stick with skis in the snow and would like to try floats on it. So don't ever think of your trainer as a thow away plane. If you want to check your abilties after years of flying let a real good pilot fly your trainer and he can show you things that will amaze you and make you practice your skills.