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Sure but wouldn't a Robinson R22 or Safari kick all their butts? At what point do we admit there are better tools for the job? lol

It's pretty comical we are talking about "innovation" in speed to get every last MPH yet the current aviation trend is to spend 300k on a carbon cub slap 30+" tires on an already slow airplane and take it to grass strips where Cessna 150's and RV's beat you to burning less gas. :p.

The market has clearly spoken with the success of the Vans line of aircraft. Most people would give up all out speed for better manors and lower operating cost. Airplanes like the Legacy, Glasair III, SX300, and Venture are all but extinct now when it comes to new builds.

Good thing we don't rely on you to determine sexy haha! I think every hatch model you listed is better looking than the sedan counterpart. Personally I wouldn't get either as a crossover is more practical and just as efficient. When it comes to a daily driver I could care less about sex...

Oh I love them! Probably my favorite modern SUV! Like I said, if I had 100k to blow there would be one in my driveway for sure!

So you confirmed I was right and want more proof?

Yes there is and no it doesn't. The comment was expressed that this one race is somehow so deadly that it should be canceled. There have been 155 fatalities at the isle of man race alone. You could even say that EAA Airventure is a more deadly event than Reno! There were at least 4 people...

We are talking engines pushing 3 times their rated HP. I don't think Lycoming or Continental are going to make any design changes because one of their IO540/550's pushing 800 plus HP for 6 minutes had a come apart. There isn't a fuel limitation so I don't buy the efficiency part. I talked...

One arrived at a local flyin Saturday with all seats filled. Granted they were mostly teenage boys except for the pilot and I don't know what their fuel range was but the fact is not much could do the same job at the same speed in the same level of comfort.

I think you illustrated the issue. Nothing these guys are doing is in pursuit of improved reliability or efficiency. The performance gains aren't really applicable to GA. GA also isn't focused on any of those metrics these days, it's all about safety, comfort, and cost.

Absolutely it has! In fact a quick google search tallied up more spectator deaths since 2019 than all of air racing combined. That's not even counting the drivers/riders that have perished. The majority of the spectator deaths at Reno were a result of one incident.

This is the most ridiculous thing I've read in a long time. Since when does a sport need to justify it's self!?!? There were as many people or more killed in Auto racing over the years as air racing. That said, the announcers kept trying to peddle it as trickle down innovation which is a...

It depends on what you are looking at and comparing it to. If you have driven Toyota Rav4's or Honda CRV's your whole life then get in a Luxury SUV you will be blown away. If you've driven a domestic or Hyundai Kia the last few years it will not feel like as big a jump. My last car was a...

But they do have a horrible reliability reputation

You just described BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Alpha, Maserati, Lamborghini, Ferrari … they don’t make sense it’s just what people want. If I had that much money to light on fire I’d probably chose a Landrover over the others too. I think they look nicer and have a demeanor about them more befitting...

I may be a bit biased but that is sexy!

If you need it why not. My battery is fine and I am no where close to using up my memory so until it's free to upgrade I'll keep my 12 Pro.

There hasn't been enough of an upgrade since my iphone 12 pro to make me want to upgrade. I do desperately need a new Ipad mini to replace my Gen 1.

For every seat you add the liability $$ goes up. Not a huge market for people needing more than 4 seats. Keep in mind, most experimental aircraft with 4 seats can really haul 4 people unlike a lot of certified airplanes.

You can research the AD notes and other type nuances and do a preliminary inspection your self. I doubt the seller will agree to pay you for anything if you decide to walk as I don't imagine he cares if it flies or not. If he said it usually cost 5-6k for an annual then agree to pay the asking...