Stick with the Protege. It`s more plane than both of them put together. It gets my vote hands down , When my LT-40 is done , thats what is going to replace it with. Maiden one for a freind this week , did`nt want to give it back. I think this will be the new kid on the block for sure.
How did they get a trainer to handle so well ? Pleasant surprise , for sure. Very responcive and light on the sticks. I say , heck with the Nextstar or Alpha , get a Protoege. Very impressive for a high wing trainer.