...I forgot to add (but prompted by the two foregoing comments) that my mate is finding the weather a very limiting factor on actually using the Dakota (well he did get it in September, so he shouldnt be too surprised really).
He really needs to get to IMC quickly, but as pointed out, that is of no use out of the UK.
I remember, I tried to use a Jodel (I know, not fast or complex) for business trips in the 90s, but gave up after a while (and a few scary moments & lots of hanging around waiting moments).
I like flying much more when the pressure is off.