skillet92,
Chuck pretty much hit the nail on the head. The Cessna 182 definitely ISN'T a trainer. It may look like a trainer because of the high wing, but it doesn't fly like a trainer. You had a good trainer the first time around in the Tower Trainer 40. That's what I learned on almost 10 years ago, and I still have it and fly it occasionally. The Hobbico Superstar is another good one, as well as the Sig LT-40 and the Kadet.

Hope this helps

Ken