I think that both the 40 and 42 are fine aircraft which are demonstrating that the mould can be broken. OK, there are reliability issues (far, far better than at the beginning) and they aren't the biggest, fastest etc. However, their direct operating costs are very attractive, especially since he gearbox issue has started to diminish. Looking at the twin training side of things, I think it would only be a madman (or American) who would entertain the option of a Seneca/Seminole/Duchess due to the fuel costs. The only other kid on the block is the Tecnam P2006T which, when parked next to a 42, clearly demonstrates that it is a rather poorly built Italian toy.