'I just know autos are going to be a tad more leisurely.'
I can assure it's more than a tad. They are extremely relaxed.
The instructor is probably Tim Price from Shoreham, nice chap loads of experience.
The helicopter might have aerobatic capabilities, but are still prohibited and are you aerobatic. Watch the Dennis Kenyon video, but don't try it yourself!
The Enstrom is in my opinion by far the best 2-3 seater piston helicopter on the market, for cruising I would say. I wish you a lot of fun with it.
ps. don't worry about throttle control. it's very easy in the Enstrom, you hardly have to move it at all.