I have flown probably 20 different trainers over the last year as i am the test pilot at my field for some reason. Nextar's, Airmadillo's, duraplane's, Kadet's, and Avistar's. In my opinion the best flying trainer is the Avistar. It is light and very easy to take off and land but also will get the student ready for their first "real" plane. And at only 100$ the price can't be beat.