tony wrote:

I'm ignorate of the technology, but seem to remember the airlines went to jets
because fuel costs were lower and they were lest costly to keep running.

Kerosene is much cheaper than 140 octane avgas, and turbines are easier to maintain
than large Pratt & Whitney radials. Neither of these facts is pertinent to light
aircraft.

George Patterson
I childproofed my house, but they *still* get in.