I think the other side of the coin is true as well. I've basically learned that I'm landing my trainer hard because I am flying too fast, which is intentional. I was hoping that it would grow with me as I try more difficult things. I know that more advanced planes require a fast landing speed, so I wanted to practice this. The problem is that the trainer won't allow this, as to lose altitude in a flare, you must be moving very slow.

I'm expecting more from my trainer than what it is designed for. Have I learned everything that it has to teach me? No, a loop is the only way I can invert it. Will I fly it until it has taught me everything it can? Yes. Will I purchase another plane to fly before I decide it has taught me everything? Probably.

The question is, what is the list of skills that a trainer should allow you to perfect? What are the signs that you need a different plane?