not a must starting with a trainer?
I've read through a lot of threads on this same question, but have never seen anyone recomend a failsafe device, like the FMA Co-pilot. If things get out of hand, just center the sticks, co-pilot brings it back to straight and level. This hobby is supposed to be fun, and it doesn't hurt my pride any to say that when things get a little hairy I just center the stick. Helps with landing too. Center the stick, throttle back steer with the rudder. To much money invested to waste it on ego.