A guy at my field had an avistar,and it was comparable to my PT-40 in the way it flew. It actually dealt with wind better because of its semi-symetrical wing( I liked it better then my flatbottom). The only thing that I didnt like as much about it was how short the landing gear seemed (not a big deal). I swore it was going to drag a couple times,and I dont think it was even bent. The plane just seemed to squat,other then that it flew wonderful for a trainer with his O.S. .46 LA.