RE: hows the great planes pt40??
Like others have said, build the sport wing. I built the PT-60 for my first plane. Did the sport wing, bolts, no washout and made the plane a taildragger. I've never flown in my life and never been on a simulator and after getting over the heebee-jeebies on my first few flights find the plane very easy to fly. If you have an instructor, which is an absolute must IMO, you won't have any problems. Good luck.