What is needed is a simple robust basic trainer with a good intercom, modern radio and low fuel consumption,
A group A C42 and/or Eurostar in other words.
It might be this? (With the C4 4-seater trailing behind).
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I had a long talk with the (prospective?) UK importer at Popham and ran some numbers based upon what he gave me. Even with depreciation, a busy school could probably run it at about the same total cost as a C152.
I like the C152 as a training aeroplane, but I'd like to see progress happening !
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