I agree with all that has been said. But there is an important point to remember here. I am one of those guys that chose to move up to larger planes quickly, simply because that is what I wanted to do, not because I am in as was said a big *** rush. I was not in a rush, I made a choice that appealed to me.
Just as pilots that are financially limited to, or simply choose to fly, smaller planes should not be singled out or made to feel less becuase of what they fly, guys like me that like to fly the big stuff are not necessarily the enemy and should not be put down for their choices either.

Its not an "us" vs. "them" proposition.

My only point in my original comment was to emphasize that although a slow progression up through progressively larger and more maneuverable planes is an honorable path to take, it is not a necessity for all pilots. You simply have to be realistic about your limits and make the appropriate choices basis the best information you can get. Some pilots that aspire to fly big or very aerobatic planes or warbirds do not necessarily need to fly 10 different airplanes to get there. There are people that learn fast and can go directly to an advanced plane almost immediately. Contrary to popular belief, they are not that hard to fly and in may cases are easier to fly than a 40 size plane of the same species.


This is a hobby and it is about having fun doing what you love.


Back to the original poster, if you can fly the crap out of your trainer and you never get confused or disoriented you can fly almost whatever you want, big or small.