Jay Honeck wrote:

Wow -- the rental planes I used to fly we

a) Clapped out
b) Unwashed -- for years
c) Rarely fueled by anyone except me
d) Had lots of things wrong -- or, at least, not quite right

There are two FBOs around here that have 172Rs and 172SPs that are in
pretty- to quite-good shape. One is also a Cessna dealer, so I expect that
this plays some role.

Unfortunately, though, stepping up from the 172 is tougher to find. Add
that to my list of club advantages.

There are other FBOs here, of course, which are more as you describe. So I
guess there is a market for that.

- Andrew