If you go for a VLA you will have no problem. My MCR01 will lift two 90 kg people and carry 4.75 hours of fuel at a speed of 138kn. Stol is very good and handling and visibility are superb. Rotax 912s with CS prop
If you buy a low hours VLA on a PFA permit (MCR01, Pioneer 300, Sportcruser etc) then you can do your own maintenance at around £250 a year all in and it is real fun flying. I got from the Midlands to Wick in 3hours 6 minutes a few months ago, including sitting at 10,000 ft over the mountains (R of C is 1600 fpm +)
Rod1