I always wanted some flutes around my home studio, if i have a mood for recording some folk music.
I feared this instrument becouse the other feedbacks, maybe i'm lucky one, but mine - for restarter, who played at elementary school - its working good. Its easy to play, dont need much air, two octave sounds nice, tuned well.
I'm sure its not the best, but for beginners, children its a good start!
I like the look too.