dear piper classicque
the piper super cub is magnificent...(c'est magnifique").
I am in favor of older planes (provided they are properly maintained). In fact, most planes could be built today with the same specifications as decades ago and still do a great job.
Really, haven't we gone a bit too far in the holy grail of fuel efficency?
Given my choice, beyond MONEY< I think the great planes of the past would be just fine today. No, I'm not saying I would like to fly the atlantic in a DC3 over a DC8 or 707...the twist is the engine.
But for learning to fly, for flying on a nice day with a beautiful babe at your side, the planes of the past are just fine. build them again.
I took a look at a plane called a DA something. I found out it could not be certified IFR because it can't be protected from a lightning strike.
Oh come on! how is this an improvement?