“Don't want to fly SEP? Why, just look at the myriad new VLA types”
I would just like to politely point out that a VLA is an SEP (or both are group A if you prefer)
If you want to fly VFR on a budget then the LAA/BMAA is a very strong option. In the 70’s there were fewer than 1000 permit aircraft flying. Now the number is above 6000 and another 2500 ish are under construction. This is a huge change compared to the 70’s. Current c of a aircraft (SEP’s) are around 7000 (excluding CAA administered permits). Approximately 50% of the aircraft at my strip are of designs which did not exist in the 80’s let alone the 70’s do the hardware has changed significantly.
Rod1