First thing I did to my LT40 before I flew it was convert it to a taildragger. True, it takes a little more skill to master the tailwheel, but it is worth it in my opinion. Especially if you ever plan on getting into warbirds. I am glad I started out on taildraggers, even if I did break a few props, because now, I dont have to go back and relearn take offs and landings with my next plane, a Four Star 120. It is not as difficult as some make it out to be, you just have to be on your toes at all times and keep flying the plane until it is shut down in the pits.