RE: Best option for my first trainer
G'day Craig,
The Skyraider Mk 1 with an OS 46AX, is one of the best, another very good one is a Boomerang 40, with the same motor. Stay away from the Boomerang 60, it is bigger, BUT it has a flat bottom wing, & is not as easy to fly in wind.
I was instructing a fella today with the Boomerang 40, & my girl is learning with a Skyraider.
Both are very good & both are less than $100.00, you can't go wrong with either of them.
PM me if you need any further info.