Missing something!
So there I was yesterday, in a CTSW, flying at 130kn in level flight, at about 75% power, burning around 15 litres per hour - in a very new aeroplane, with a great view, excellent ergonomics, and 1000ish miles range combined with the ability to land in 300m from 50ft. It wasn't my aeroplane, but the owners pay I think around £40 per hour to fly this lovely beastie.
I've been a microlight pilot longer than I've flown heavier metal - but it did concentrate the mind. Is it really worth paying 2-4 times as much to routinely fly an older, slower, ergonomically poorer aeroplane for the ability to occasionally fly with extra people and baggage, and even more occasionally to fly night or IMC ?
Can somebody remind me why recreational "group A" flying is a good idea, I think I'm losing the plot somewhere.
G