Thanks Gasax, A and C, Piper Classique and Maoraigh, very useful replies.
It is an interesting process trying to honestly define your ‘mission’ and I have realised that my main mission is a low cost, charming aircraft that is available to me whenever I want it at the closest airfield. I have rental access to IFR aircraft.
I have fallen for the Super Emeraude and accept that it is unlikely to be a viable IFR aircraft.
I will speak to the LAA and keep a lookout for something slightly heavier and more stable but still with charm, like a DR400 but in the meantime I will go and have a look at this little beauty:
https://www.ataviation.co.uk/product...uper-emeraude/
Great useful replies thanks everyone.
Matt