"If you think an LAA aircraft cost one third of a C of A aircraft that will fly the same mission you have a screw loose, it will be cheaper but not by two thirds. "
If the mission is hour building I agree you do have a screw loose if you only save 2/3, you could save far more than that if you fly a single seater.
You can run a traditional LAA single seat for around £2.5k per year. Cost price around £8k, value after two years, £8k
You can run a Rotax powered machine for £4k a year for 75 hours all in costs - I have been doing something similar for the last 8 years. If you go for a Europa you would pay about £25k, value after two years, £25k
Equivalent for C of A numbers anyone?
Rod1