bruce88123 said it best. Trainers are just "plane" fun! I've been RC'ing for 29 years. I fly giant this and expensive that. Always looking forward to my next "dream" project. But if I had to have only one plane, it would be a good old trainer.

They won't wow a crowd but they have personality. They are simple - no complicated systems to worry about. They are tough - any landing that is right side up on the runway or in the bushes works just fine. They are the perfect way to get in stick time when your "other planes" are not ready. Not having a good day - take the trainer. High winds - take the trainer. Found an alternative flying site and want to check it out - take the trainer. Friends or family might be interested in RC - take them out to fly the trainer. Formation flying with your buddies - break out the trainers. Aerial photography or parachute dropper - strap it on the trainer. Glider pilots want a tow plane - use the trainer. Want to try float flying - hang some pontoons on the trainer. Night flying - light up the trainer. New engine to break in, old radio to test - trainer, trainer. Club fun fly, water balloon drop, spot landing, under the ribbon - trainer, trainer, trainer....

I never would have guessed when I started this hobby, looking forward to fighters and bombers and acrobats, that the trainer would end up being the one that got used the most.

Multiflyer