I`ve been flying for a few months and have 5 planes I fly. LT40 , 2 Cubs , 4* 40 and a 40 Twist. I also have G3.5

What I do is practice the maneuver on the Sim as this gives me a general idea of what I need to do . Then I drag out the LT40 and practice with it till I have it down as close as I`m going to get with the trainer. Then I use the 4* or Twist , depending on what maneuver it is.

My trainer did get boring doing big lazy 8s and such but then I raised the rates and used it for practicing the fun stuff. The fun came back and my skills really improved and it made it easier to handle the other planes. And I love it when you hear from the pits {did you guys see what he just did with that trainer ! }

Before you buy anything , hook up with the local clubs , talk to their instructors . more than likely they will have a trainer you can buddy box on . This will give you a good idea , why starting out with an instructor and a highwing trainer is a good way to start.