Normally I 'd agree with you Bob. But for someone having to learn on their own I think a basic two channel glider or powered glider is a far easier teacher for the first time model. Yes it does mean more tasking for that first aileron model but by that time at least some of the flying skills are already ingrained and the pilot should be better able to deal with the extra new stuff. Like you I agree that a .40 powered full house trainer with no instructor would be an instant disaster.