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From: henry@utzoo.UUCP (Henry Spencer)
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Subject: Re: No advances in GA plane designs?
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Date: Thu, 23-Jan-86 14:02:49 EST
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Posted: Thu Jan 23 14:02:49 1986
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> Today, the "average American" flies a 4-seat all-metal retractable.
> 200 horses and a constant-speed prop pull the plane along at 160 mph.
> The radio stack includes dual nav/comms, a transponder, probably ILS and
> maybe DME.  The instrument panel is fully outfitted for IFR, including
> autopilot.  The interior is plush, with carpeting and velour everywhere.

Assuming, of course, that the "average American" can afford this marvel
of modern technology.  Increasingly he can't.  The advances have not been
the result of greater sophistication; they have been the result of bigger
price tags.  Which is what the complaint is about.
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				Henry Spencer @ U of Toronto Zoology
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