Cessna Skycatcher Price Increase. What a surprise!

[rosiejerryrosie]

Should we link this to the "Eternal Debates" thread?

[Jim Hann]

Should we link this to the "Eternal Debates" thread?

Definitely!

[Fly Universal]

I really was never a fan of the skycatcher adn thought it was ugly (no offense intended to anyone, but id still fly with you if you had one). But, really i dont think it is really worth it for the price they want.

[Eric Marsh]

I guess that there are those who can afford one and those who can't or won't. I've found that to many wealthy people money is no issue. I'm sure that some of those will be potential customers. No doubt some will be picked up by flight schools too. Those of use who need to stretch our budget will find other options. New is great but just do a search on barnstormers.com for aircraft between $10,000 and $30,000. Not only can you find a lot of great candidates but if you're into that sort of thing you can get a classic/vintage aircraft often in great shape too. I picked up my '58 Tripacer with a fresh engine for $19,500. Since then I've spent about another $2k on it. Aviation is expensive by it's very nature but there is a lot of latitude in how expensive it needs to be. I guess that ultimately Cessna probably has the mindset that if people want their products they will pay their price. True but a lot of people don't want to pay Cessna's price for their product.

[Frank Giger]

A larger question is how well the Skycatcher, Flight Design CTLS, etc., will stand the test of time. In 2070 will they be on Barnstormers, or relegated to one off museum displays?

[Floatsflyer]

A larger question is how well the Skycatcher, Flight Design CTLS, etc., will stand the test of time. In 2070 will they be on Barnstormers, or relegated to one off museum displays?

Good point although I suspect most of us on this site will not be around to observe the answer. If some or all examples make it to Barnstormers, one thing is a certainty, their value will be less than one-tenth of today's price. And the promise of LSA affordability will finally come to fruition.... wonder what alphabet organization will claim it as a success story.