I'm not sure what is worse. Crashing a hot little aerobatic number like a Katana, Extra or the like or being an experienced flyer and crashing a trainer Stuff happens! Your freind is going to enjoy the Avistar. I have one that I use for the same purpose you use... Uhg Hmm... used your Tower Trainer for. I also have a H9 Arrow for this purpose that is currently in need of some repair after not being quick enough on the trainer switch while giving my Dad an intro flight lesson... He felt bad for "crashing my plane"... I was embaraced that I let him[&:]