IO540 said:
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I can see your point about cost to a degree*, but equally this is a debate that will go on until GA is reduced to a few old planes operating from farm strips. And make no mistake about it, this WILL happen. Just look at the falling new PPL numbers, the ageing pilot population and the ageing GA fleet.
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That's a depressing picture, if true. However, I have hopes that we won't be the last generation to be able to enjoy flying just for fun. The activities of the PFA, microlighting, and some very innovative kit designs point to a lively future for fun flying. But the threat comes from such impositions as Mode 'S', which I feel we should be fighting with every weapon we have.
SSD