Beginner Planes dmgadmin - 0 The Cessna 172 is one of the best planes for beginner pilots. Myth Fact None A fighter jet would be an exciting but reasonable choice for a beginner pilot. Myth Fact None The Piper Cub is a classic training plane that helped many pilots learn to fly. Myth Fact None A twin-engine plane is a good choice for a beginner because it has redundancy. Myth Fact None The Cirrus SR22 is not an ideal beginner plane despite its modern features. Myth Fact None Time's up