Rod1 for me to be involved in a group it would have to be around N. London, Herts, Beds area but part of the reason behind the post was to get people to propose groups in the area they want.
Aerobatic Flyer sounds like a neat wish list and yes, the aeroplane does have an unfortunate name
My personal preferance is the Broussard. Big round 450hp engine. Built like the proverbial outhouse, can live outside keeping hangarage fees down and can operate from short fields. Simple construction so easy to maintain. A tad challenging to handle (so I've been told) but then again so is an Auster and I can't get 6 bods in mine
PS they are relatively cheap too, usually around the £15-20k mark for a good un.
PPS Anybody up for it??
Alternatively, Chuck Ellsworth has mentioned a Beech 18 at North Weald which is up for sale.........