Ken Ibold
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Let's say someone decided to build and certify a very high quality 2-seat airplane that looked and handled like something Sky Captain would fly in the World of Tomorrow. Fast (185-knot cruise on <11 gph), nimble, recreationally aerobatic, IFR capable, and with a "spare no expense" attitude when it came to structure, interior finishings and ergonomics. Further, you could get it as a fair-weather VFR sport airplane or a serious glass-panel traveling machine. With full fuel and two standard souls aboard, you could carry 150 pounds of baggage 870 nm.
Let's say the company involved carried with it one of the most recognizable names in general aviation. And let's also say it came with legitimate safety features not yet found in any other airplane, certified or experimental. Because of the quality and attention to detail, this airplane would not be cheap. But then, neither is a Porsche or a Ferrari. Figure $300K-$325K. Furthermore, let's also assume that you were virtually assured the airplane would not be "orphaned" before at least 1,000 airplanes were in the hands of owners.
The question is: Would this appeal to you?
Let's say the company involved carried with it one of the most recognizable names in general aviation. And let's also say it came with legitimate safety features not yet found in any other airplane, certified or experimental. Because of the quality and attention to detail, this airplane would not be cheap. But then, neither is a Porsche or a Ferrari. Figure $300K-$325K. Furthermore, let's also assume that you were virtually assured the airplane would not be "orphaned" before at least 1,000 airplanes were in the hands of owners.
The question is: Would this appeal to you?