"Jay Honeck" wrote

The three remaining partners already own larger aircraft, and have similar
goals:

1. We want something cheap(er) and more fun to fly
2. We want something our kids/spouses can afford to fly
3. We want an LSA in case we lose our medicals.
4. We like grass-roots aviation. No glass panels or IFR -- just low,
slow,
and fun.

You guys might want to look into flying sailplanes too. It's hard to beat
for the shear joy of being up in the air and making the most out of what
mother nature has in store for you on any particular day.

It can be very inexpensive - you can fly for hours on a $35 tow. It is
exciting and challenging, especially when you start to go out on cross
countries. And, the transition from power to glider is straightforward and
pretty easy really. No written and no medical required.

Ownership costs are low as well. I own a 38:1 glass ship and my most recent
annual was $200. There are no tiedown or hangar fees since you can take
your sailplane home with you in its trailer at the end of each day.

I had my own preconceived notions about what flying sailplanes was all about
for years, and once I actually tried it I found out I was totally wrong.

Of course, you can't use it for transportation or head out for your $500
hamburger like you can in a power plane. But, for recreational flying it's
hard to beat. I think my wife enjoys soaring above the countryside in a
sailplane more than she does flying power, even the Cub (but it's a close
second).

Anyway, food for thought.

Bruce