Considering buying an electric trainer. Are there any 4 channel foam models out there that are built to likely survive a crash? My GF is interested in learning as well. She seems like a natural on the simulator believe it or not but I still wouldnt mind getting something crashable if possible. Not sure if she really understands how important it is to avoid crashes lol. I had a look at the Hobby king tuff trainer but looks like its only 3 channel.

Also had a look at the e-flite alpha 450. I kinda like this plane, also I already have 3s 2200mah batteries from my 450 helicopter. But im guessing this plane is just as delicate as any other full size trainer. If im going to go this far, should i just get a .40 or .60 size trainer? Are there any other good trainers that use 3s 2200mah batteries?

This one looks pretty tough from the videos. I don't know if you could fit your 2200 batteries in it or not.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXYGM0&P=ML

I would go for a Parkzone T28...plus it flies perfectly on those 3s 220's Just sold mine as i moved to Nitro but it is a fantastic flying airplane and a great start.

I'd go for a 2 meter electric powered glider. hobbyking.com has quite a lineup of them, RTF or install your own Rx.

I've been using an electrified Goldberg Lady (2m) as a trainer for CAP cadets, and they have been doing much better on it than on "trainer" type airplanes.

Things happen slowly with a glider, and you have time to correct your mistakes. Also, hand launching one of them is a snap compared to ROG with almost anything else.

Im thinking of going with the E-flite apprentice or flyzone switch. Anybody have any experiance with the switch?