Jay Honeck
Touchdown! Greaser!
Where is AOPA in their marketing efforts to boost aviation? Can there be any doubt that this is the best time to purchase a used aircraft in many, many years?
Example: My Pathfinder briefly flirted with a six-figure value, back in 2003-4. Now? You can get a Pathfinder for 40% (or more) LESS than that.
Yes, fuel prices are higher, but acquisition costs are peanuts compared to ten years ago. There are some amazing deals to be had -- and the general public is completely unaware of it.
So...I ask again -- WHERE is AOPA with their ads to promote GA? Talk about a missed opportunity!
Another question: Why is there no nation-wide co-op of aircraft sales dealers? Or is there? Shouldn't THEY be pooling their money to buy ads, letting the world know about the great deals to be had?
People simply don't believe me when I tell them that their F-250 Super Duty cost more than a good, solid, 4-seat airplane. IMHO, this represents a MAJOR failure on the part of GA and the groups we are paying to advocate for us.
Example: My Pathfinder briefly flirted with a six-figure value, back in 2003-4. Now? You can get a Pathfinder for 40% (or more) LESS than that.
Yes, fuel prices are higher, but acquisition costs are peanuts compared to ten years ago. There are some amazing deals to be had -- and the general public is completely unaware of it.
So...I ask again -- WHERE is AOPA with their ads to promote GA? Talk about a missed opportunity!
Another question: Why is there no nation-wide co-op of aircraft sales dealers? Or is there? Shouldn't THEY be pooling their money to buy ads, letting the world know about the great deals to be had?
People simply don't believe me when I tell them that their F-250 Super Duty cost more than a good, solid, 4-seat airplane. IMHO, this represents a MAJOR failure on the part of GA and the groups we are paying to advocate for us.