Genghis
Not hard to have better cockpit ergonomics than an Auster, evidenced by the positioning of the flap lever. Access to the rear seats is yet another example as is getting into the aeroplane to sit in the front seat and fly the aeroplane.
I have a thing about design and the "Man-Machine-Interface" and in that regard the positioning of the flap lever in the Auster is a complete failure.
cheers