Thanks again for all the info -

I would be interested in talking to the guy who hand controlled the
asw-24.

Also, I think when I do head out - I'll always have a SPOT on me (and
a cell phone) I'll most likely be flying with a wing-man or two for a
while before I head out on my own.

The Genesis is climbing on my list for sure - it seems to be liked
amongst the people who've flown it, and I kind of like that it's goofy
looking. Does anyone know what kind of maneuvers it can do (not that
aerobatic is my main reason to fly, but I think it's a fun way to lose
some altitude at the end of a flight...)