I would definitely get some dual instruction. They are short coupled so they are pretty quick to react. You need to stay on your toes.

I've loved flying mine. I can get in and out of about anywhere I want to go and, while the cruise speed is blazing fast, I can still get somewhere if I need to, and do it cheaply. I burn about 3.5 gph at cruise of 91 octane, non-ethanol auto gas. Been to OSH with it which was a blast.