Tecnams
I have a lot of experience maintaining Tecnams. They are typical Italian engineering, flimsy, overpriced and the spare parts chain is hopeless. I wouldn't take one as a gift. The laws of physics wont change, if you want to climb smartly on one engine you will need a turbine. A second hand quality (american) piston twin that will take a beating is getting cheaper every day, take a look at the market.