I have two trainers I still fly for a change of pace, and I agree the LA is a reliable engine, especially for a newbie. I started with a Superstar (which I still have) with a O.S .40LA. I bought a Avistar with a O.S. 40 LA later.
I had a O.S. 46 FX lying around, so I put it on the Superstar. WOW!!! The Superstar is a much better handling plane now with the small increase in power.
I beleive the Avistar is best suited with the .40LA though
My .05 cents (inflation ya-know

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