ORIGINAL: Dr1Driver
And thus you make my point for me. If the plane doesn't need all these "training aids", then why buy, and pay for, a plane that has them? A simple tower Trainer .40, a Kadet, or one of the other great, TIME-PROVEN trainers that are out there will serve just as well, if not better.
Dr.1
Dr.1
Glad I could help get your point across, however if you're re-read my post I did say that "I used the trainer pieces" (except the AFS). I found them helpful for my first few initial flights. Then, when I felt comfortable flying with them on, I removed them. So, the bottom line is that they were helpful for me.
ADC,
As I mentioned, you'll get a lot of opinions here. As Dr.1 wrote, there are cheaper and 'TIME-PROVEN' trainers. He also said they are 'simple', which may be what you are looking for. I chose the NexStar not only because it is a great trainer, but it has also proven to be fun. It can fly fast and is good with loops, rolls, etc. I do not have any experience with the Tower Trainer .40, the Kadet, or one of the other great, TIME-PROVEN trainers (whatever those are), so I cannot comment on them. I shared with you what I have experience with - the NexStar.
Get with an instructor and get what you both agree would be best for you.
Good luck, and welcome to the wonderful world of RC planes!