RE: Is a wing OK for a trainer?
I came very, very close to buying the Mini Speedwing myself but ultimately went for the Whisper 2. I'm sure it's a great plane!
One thing I neglected to mention is that although some of the smaller wings can fly more slowly there is, of course a trade off. They are also more affected by the wind and that can have a big impact on your opportunities to get out flying. That being said thoug, wings are less bothered by wind than conventional planes of the approx. same size and weight.