I'm just getting ready to assemble a Tower Hobbies .40 Mk II ARF. I was quite pleasantly surprised at how nicely put together and complete the model was when I opened the box. If you pick a trainer that you like the looks of, it will likely become an enjoyable float plane or ski plane for you after you're "back in the groove" and flying more advanced models again.

Personally, I can't imagine not having a nice trainer in my hangar.

You might read through RC Ken's list of available trainers over on the Beginners forum just to refresh yourself with all the choices that are available:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4537845/tm.htm