RE: Good Second Plane?
Why don't you save some $ & convert the Avistar to a taildragger. Crank up the throws & hang on for a wild ride. You already own a GOOD second plane. If you want just a bit more fun, get rid of the dihedral & try dropping the wing into the fuse by 3/4" (use a dremel to make the cut). There is nothing wrong with the Avistar as a serious hot rod -- there is a lot more plane there to be explored.