What RCKen just said................Ditto!
I also agree about the LT-40. An option, if you are looking at bringing the project in a little cheaper is the LT-40's little brother the LT-25. With a .25 two stroke, the LT-25 is a great flying small field airplane. You can use standard servos and equipment, and because it is a bit smaller its easier to transport an a car.
The LT-40 or the 25 are hard to beat as entry level trainers.