Hey ziggy

I think the avistar is a good plane to learn on depending you learning curve. Most people are advised to start with a basic flat bottom wing design like most trainers because they have lots of lift and are slow to come in for landings.

The avistar on the other hand is like a intemediate trainer. It has a semi symetrical airfoil so it allows more agility in the air and probably comes in a little quicker than a basic trainer. If you find it too tough to fly with step down to a basic trainer like a easyfly 40 or a kadet Lt 40, but if you feel comfortable with it then that's even better.

After you master flying it ( landings whenever and wherever you want, crosswind takeoffs and landings) them move to the next step like a Sig 4 star , GP Super Sportster or even an extra300.

to sum it up ziggy it's a good plane to get you ready for the next step which would be low wings if that's what you want to do.