Thanks for all the comments / advice / links - this really isn't a subject I've looked into before, and so it's very helpful to get some other opinions first! We're now looking forward to taking a good look at some of the kits available at the rally
As for what we're looking for here... I would guess all except the hours-building would probably apply (particularly the 'having fun' bit), as I've more or less abandoned my dreams of 'going commercial' now. But not of moving to France someday - and having my own hangar/strip etc!
Hey - what's life, without dreams?
GF - and potential co-builder(s)
"She always did love a challenge!"