They may not be sexy, but they get your bum off the ground, are fun, and can keep your licence current
Well put.
In my view, there are too many out there who do positively turn their noses up at the really basic types who then go on to moan about not being able to reach the 12 hours minimum each year.
Is it because there is a general belief by some that unless it has 40 twiddly knobs, strobes and flashing lights that it isn't REAL flying.
I do know of certain sailing types who wouldn't be seen dead in a Mirror dinghy. Perhaps this is this the same type of aeronautical issue?