Your right, the Decathlon is a heavy beast for the size(not sure why) and I must admit I never bothered trying to hover it. I was very surprized at how fast it is and just enjoy the high speed runs and quick response times. It can catch up to and pass almost every plane at our field except the Seagull twin!! I have read some good things about the Rascal lately and it might be another "high wing" option. As someone mentioned, there are lots of good choices in this size range.