In those areas where people would make that investment, driven by high taxation, the same governments that created the tax issues are busy eliminating GA for transportation. The pilots who are flying GA are increasingly being forced into sub-GA VFR/day aircraft that in many cases are not allowed to leave their country (typically a small geographic area), or even talk to ATC. Power requirements for that type of aircraft are small, and the 80-100 HP Rotax already burns auto fuel.
Far from beeping forced many of us have joined this group very willingly. Almost no geographical restriction in Europe - 138kn on 18.5 LPG 2 up with bags moden glass and no 1950's tec and negotiations ongoing to remove the ir restriction.
Rod1
Apologies for the spelling!