An Avistar with a good 46 up front is just a great high wing airplane. Still have the one I trained and soloed on four years ago. Even though I fly other sport and sport scale planes, I still enjoy flying my Avistar. She`s a bit the worse for wear, but is my " just want to fly and relax, do a few basic aerobatics " bird. I think you`ll be very pleased with your Avistar. I know I have been with mine.