I flew the Avistar 5 years ago, great first plane. Got out of the hobby for a few years. Got back in about a month ago and got the Hobbistar Select RTF for the engine and 6 channel radio. I was quite surprised at the flight of this plane. The other day I saw an Avistar at the field and was amazed at how small it looked next to the Hobbistar. My choice would be the Hobbistar.