RE: Suggestions for a trainer plane
A Hobbico Nexstar Rtf I think is the best way to go. It does cost a few dollars but with everything you get with it, it's worth it. My 6 year old son and 3 year old daughter are constantly flying the realflight sim that came with it and could probly fly the plane better than me just from all the practice they have on that. If you have anybody that might be coming up behind you in this hobby, it'll be worth it to get one and hang on to it.