no, the stall speed is quite slow actually, as is its take off speed. a 25-36 is more than enough, none of that American overpowering stuff here.
it has a nice thick aerofoil but is no funfly, when i said sluggish i simply meant how fast it reacts, kinda like a rudder only plane, but thats on low rates, a mate has a 36 and high rates and its a ball.
it is slightly heavier than you "could" build a trainer, BUT! its not as heavy as the standard Hi-boy here with a 36!!! it flys slower, i think its more forgiving, and its more fun after you go solo. Its more ding proof than a Hi-boy too, the only thing a Hi-boy has over it is 3 point UC which i just love to land coz it looks good, spose the Hi-boy can win on looks too, only just.
OH yes, another Prangster pro... you can turn the fuz over to go from a high wing trainer to a low winger