Papa, think about this...

Which of these things seems to fly faster: A hawk, or a housefly?

One of the reasons most of us agree on 40 size trainers (Note, 40 size refers to .40 inch engine displacement) is that it is a good over all size. It's not too small, and it's less expensive than a bigger plane.

You will find that in many cases, smaller planes are less stable or more "squirrly".

Listen to what people here are telling you. We, unlike salesmen, are not trying to sell you anything. We are trying to help you.