David H wrote:

For me, a simple Cessna 150 fits the mission pretty well, and with the
exception of the sport pilot qualification, the aerobatics and
super-short field capabilities, it fits yours too (you WILL have to
compromise).

Actually, a stock 150 can easily operate out of a 1500' grass strip, if there
are no obstacles at the end. My '69 model could get off the ground in less than
700' of asphalt with a mid-time engine and a full load.

George Patterson
Great discoveries are not announced with "Eureka!". What's usually said is
"Hummmmm... That's interesting...."