On Feb 23, 6:38 pm, Bertie the Bunyip wrote:

An interesting study would be the liability insurance burden of the
cost of an airplane built in 1974 and one built in 2008.

But there has to be a cost reduction factor as well, due to increased
efficiency in all aspects of production.

Well, we're still flying the same airplanes for the most part!

I think theyre mor expensive to buy new as well..

Bertie

True! The majority of SEL available to rent in 2008 are pre 1980
vintage.

Though I can't complain about that, as I fly a 1947 Straight 35 (V
tail) from time to time.

How much is a new 172 today? $250k? It would have to cost $60k in 1975
to be equivalent.

With the focus of liability suits towards the deepest pockets, I'm
sure a huge chuck of any new a/c price is cash for the war chest.

Dan