Gilan wrote:
Cost of gas just another reason to start flying Light-Sport Aircraft.
It is nice flying at only 4 to 5 gph.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sport_Aircraft/

I think the solution lies more in adaptation of diesel technology within
GA, given the near universal availability of Jet A and also that most
diesel piston engines adapted for light aircraft can run Jet A, kerosene
or automotive diesel fuel.

I've also heard that Light Sport aircraft are more difficult to land in
a crosswind. Dick Collins writes that with regard to Light Sport,
"we've been here before" referencing the high death rate in general
aviation during the 1950s and 1960s and lower state of training for
newbie pilots during that era.

Yes, I know I can buy a new Light Sport aircraft for under a hundred
grand but I suspect I'm getting what I paid for.

As for myself, I'm going the Private route even if it takes longer to
complete.