On Mon, 04 Aug 2003 14:43:14 -0700, Tom S. wrote:


"Chris W" wrote in message ...
Three words, "Amateur Built Aircraft"


Non-answer.

He's not asking for cheap alternatives, he's asking why aviation costs are
so disproportionate (i.e., why a 25 year old aircraft cost more than it did
new).

Some of that is due to inflation, which people tend to forget.

Inflation is, IIRC, averaging about 4% over the last 30 years or so. So
the buying power of $15k 30 years ago is equal to $48k today. (And compound
interest isn't my forte, apologies if I did that wrong).

So, $15k or $50k, which is "more?" Well, in this case, they're "equal".

Some of his other complaints.. well, he's welcome to _start his own
company_, and make the inexpensive parts, sell gas for under its cost,
etc.

And I suspect if he were to try that, or at least consider it a bit
longer, he might answer his own question.

Addison