I am a total newbe also and after hanging out at my local club and talking to others in the club who have the p51pts i bought the p51
like you said WHY learn to fly something you are not going to stay with. the p51 without the sprrd breaks(they make it to slow) is very easy to fly. I think these "trainers" have it in there minds that high wingers are THE only way to learn. I have only flown mine 3 times and find it a good flyer. also why spend 250-300 $ for a trainer your going to get bored with !!!