Every time I read a post on the 21st century VW, I have to remind myself that the OP objective there relates to a simple airplane that looks, and is, easy to build. Good objective. However, I want to start a related discussion, ergo, a new thread.
Yes, airplanes are expensive, but young people are spending lots of money on hobbies and wants, so, if motivated, many could afford to learn to fly and obtain an airplane.
Consider what the dream of the BD-5 did. It created the interest of thousands of new entrants into aviation. Just consider the raw numbers (from Wiki):
PLEASE do not get on the bash Bede bandwagon - this is not about his shortcomings, but about attracting people into aviation.
So, my question is: What, in the way of an HBA, either kit or plans built, would bring large numbers of people into recreational flying?
BJC
Yes, airplanes are expensive, but young people are spending lots of money on hobbies and wants, so, if motivated, many could afford to learn to fly and obtain an airplane.
Consider what the dream of the BD-5 did. It created the interest of thousands of new entrants into aviation. Just consider the raw numbers (from Wiki):
PLEASE do not get on the bash Bede bandwagon - this is not about his shortcomings, but about attracting people into aviation.
So, my question is: What, in the way of an HBA, either kit or plans built, would bring large numbers of people into recreational flying?
BJC