Genghis
Bring back the trusty Condor I say !
But no, it's a cloth bomber so it needs hangarage, therefore it won't fit the wish list. Pity as they're a good aeroplane, albeit not quick. Plenty of teeth though !
I agree the Cessna 140 would be good. But because it's only 85 horsepower and is no rocket ship it needs plenty of attention to become airborne in an orderly fashion. Stick or yoke doesn't really matter, but a stick is preferable.
Being 85 horsepower, the hourly price won't be too silly.. (OK, shouldn't)
Sherburn had a 140 but no-one loved it, I suspect because it was too basic.... Anyway it went on to a better life.
Similarly their CAP10 proved to be a very wrong choice and wasn't cheap to hire, despite it being fun to fly.
As said before, the ideal aircraft is one that needs a roof over its head. 'Owt else would be second best...
