Hi all,
Thanks for your replies, most appreciated.
Firstly I realise that the hourly rate will jump, although it does not have to be astronomical for a 20-year old aircraft from the 90s.
A warrior III would be nice or a newer 172
@marioair
> The rules of almost any other consumer market seem to get suspended when it comes to flying!
@Baikonour
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I agree with you both!
@arn3696
> Do you really think a 1975 PA28 flies differently from a 2000 model?!
Cabin and Seats in better condition, probably less rattle and better seals.
@RTN11
I understand what you are saying, but I think you miss the point just a new version of the same model would be preferential to flying an actual aircraft this old. It does not have to be a newer design, same design if needs been, just less kept together with tape and string.
@Corsican
Can you tell me more about your experience with TPC, I see you have praised them in other threads as well.
I am over 6 foot, though not fat, but my knees were pretty cramped against the controls and throttle on the 152 I sat in.
Guys,
I guess what I am saying is that even if I have to learn in a basic aircraft, even driving schools buy new Vauxhall Corsa's for you to learn in, rather than 30 year old ones.
Now a NEW plane might be too expensive to offer as a training a/c, but a 15-20 year plane would add maybe £20-30 to the price.
Even paying £5 more for new seats and canopy would make the experience feel like money well spent, rather than a rip-off.
Remember when you look to the States, they charge less in USD than we pay in GBP! So that is worse than the old adage, "What you pay in pounds you pay in dollars"
[I have no idea if there is supposed to be a "quote" button but I could not spot one, and it appears my first few posts are being moderated or something]