It looks like we're entering an era of great modern aircraft...but how long before...
1) SE Aircraft are quiet enough to avoid using headsets...
i.e.
www.quietflight-llc.com
2) Pressurisation in SR22/DA50/C NGP so we don't need oxygen...
3) Synethic Vision in Garmin & Avidyne...
...Chelton hasn't reached the masses...
4) Auto throttle and auto land...
Diamond should have this on the DA42 within 2-3 years...
5) Affordable Airconditioning...currently $25k+
6) Affordable Weather Radar or European Datalink WX
7) Single Engine Known Icing
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We seem to have gotten so much (Glass, FADEC, Digital AP, Composite, Thielert etc) in the past 5 years that we're nearly at a stage where aircraft are truely practical.
Anyone wish to add to the wishlist?
VT