You know, when someone suggested spending more than the $99 cost of the plane (plus shipping) it sounded pretty unrealistic. As the days go on I'm realizing that this is actually what my heart is telling me to do. If I'm not going to hand him an assembled Avistar, I need/want to make up for the cost of the plane, his generosity, and the build time. The plane was 10 years old, and is $99 new. A $150 gift certificate to Tower is what my heart is telling me is right.

Thanks again for the advice guys.