ORIGINAL: Paladin049
I've owned and flown three Avistars ----- This is a great airplane...I'd like to see it used as a primary trainer more.
More than what?

I agree that it is a sweet flying machine & I see it used as a primary trainer quite frequently -- but it isn't always good for everyone who is a complete newb. With a 46 LA ot TT 42 GP, it's a great trainer for the second half of the "surviving" phase

of flight instruction. With a hot 46 in it, I think that it makes a great second plane [8D] -- & one to keep in your collection forever.