Jentzsch, I flew the avistar for a while and regreted selling it! With an O.S. AX .46 it was a blast to fly. the clamping engine
mount allowed me to use it for testing used engines. I can vouch for it's durability. During a cross wind landing, I put it hard into
the safety fence. A small dent in the leading edge was easily repaired. After swapping to an LA .46, It still flew well. The only
problem was that the wire landing gear was too soft. I installed an aluminum main gear from one of my old "victims" Easy mod!
I'm actually thinking about buying another avistar. I would be the only plane I have bought twice. $99. well spent.